Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Someone Will Help


--by ishtie, posted Dec 9, 2010

Opportunity knocked on my door last January when I was given a chance to work in an other country.  It's really such a blessing! At first, it was really scary living life on my own.  But, I soon met .lots of new people. Some were good and some were bad. It was a true challenge!

I met a group of friends, six boys and one girl. They were really nice. I loved their company and they were so funny! We hung out most weekends. We cooked, watched movies, chatted and shared jokes! It was amazing - until something unexpected happened!

One of our group was diagnosed with kidney stones which had to be removed surgically as soon as possible. But it was not as simple as that! Our friend could not afford the surgery. He tried to get help from our other friends but they refused to help. My heart cried for him! Our  friends abandoned him just when he needed them most.  

I didn't know how to help him because I didn't have any money either.  But, I never lost hope. Instead I tried to think of other options.  I told him not to worry because everything will be all right. "Just leave it to God," I said. He will find a way!

Before I left the hospital I talked to the surgeon. I asked him to do the surgery and said I would pay the expenses the next day. (As if I had that kind of money!)  Well, I must have been convincing because the surgeon agreed to do it! Now, how was I going to get that much money? Aaarrggh!

All I knew was that I needed to help my friend! I tried to borrow money from other friends but I failed. I tried selling my things but no one wanted them. Then I had the idea to talk to my boss. I asked him if I could have my next two months salary in advance - without even thinking on how I would survive for two months with no money. 

He was surprised and asked me why. I told him that I had a friend who was really in need. Luckily, I convinced him too. He gave my two months salary without any hesitation! As soon as I had the money I ran to the hospital and paid all the bills.  

My friend didn't know how to thank me.  I just said, "Come on! Give me a hug! Every problem has its own solution. You just have to believe. God will never leave you!"

Friendship may not only found in happy moments. Sometimes you can find it on the toughest time in your life!   

Oh, and if you are wondering how I survived for the next two months, well, I simply tell you guys that if anyone is in need there will always be someone who will help. God will find a way!

 

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Readers Comments

Geethanjali wrote: God Bless you! Truly you are an angel :)
Jerry wrote: Thank you for your words. They echo on and on, and on.
grace wrote: A friend in need is friend indeed. You proved it right. Well expressed just give in and god will help for sure. Without doubt we can trust in him and his guidance/blessings/grace. May god lead you always and ur life be happy and prosperous. Thanx for sharing.
simeon wrote: Like your friend i don`t know how to thank and give comment. ! However, its really inspired me,will inspire whoever read it. You are really "a friend in need is a friend indeed. " may god bless you always and not to loss that selfless act in the future.
vishal wrote: Wow! That's really lovely - love the conviction you have, and the love with which you helped out a friend so selflessly! You are already blessed to have such a wonderful heart!
pauliej wrote:

Wow-what a leap of faith!


I am in awe of your unhesitating action, and trust in the future.


I am inspired. :-)
clnemeth wrote: Wow! Yours is a story that gives us all pause to think. There is always someone worse off than ourselves. What you did was the ultimate act of selflessness and shows us all what is possible if we just believe we can make a difference
Happy7 wrote: Praise the lord for people like you. How kind of you to do what you did. You made god smile. May god richly bless you.
YESDEE wrote: Hats off to you. God bless
susan wrote: Great, great story!

Faith, hope, charity and love!

Xoxo

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