I had been spending some time in my home town and was about to return to my workplace. Arriving at the railway station I found my train was two hours late thanks to monsoon weather.
I had arrived half an hour early, which meant I now had two and a half hours to wait in the bus station. I was more than a little worried about that! I took my luggage to a bench where only one other lady was sitting.
Even sitting at the opposite end of the bench I couldn't help but notice how sad she looked. Her pretty face seemed very worried. Rather than sit in silence I asked her if she was waiting for the next train. She didn't respond. I asked her again. She replied, "Uhuh. Yes." Then she wiped her eyes.
I moved closer and said, "Hey dear, what is wrong with you? Why are you weeping? " She responded that it was nothing and I should mind my own business. I realized something wrong had happened. I gave her a Smile card and moved back along the bench.
She looked at the card for a moment. Then she turned to me and said, "I'm sorry for being so rude. Would you mind if I talked to you like a sister for a little while?" I smiled and nodded.
She told she is from a family of four. Her father died last year and she has a elder brother and mother. She used to have a job but after her dad died she stopped working so she could help her mother.
She told that her mum and brother were trying to arrange a marriage for her and she was forced to stand, all dressed up, for each potential husband to inspect whether she liked him or not. She once asked if this was fair and her mother shouted that it didn't matter what she felt, she would marry who her mother chose for her.
One of these suitors, a much older guy, asked her to go to bed with him. She told her mother and the unsympathetic response left this lovely young lady in tears.
By now I was really feeling sorry for her. Then she said she had planned to kill herself in the train station. I was shocked!
She sat with me for another half an hour while I tried to convince her life was worth living. I told her to e mail me her resume and I would try to get her good job. Then I gave her some money to help her get where she needed to go. I told her to forget her suicidal thoughts and to believe she could have a better life.
I gave her my phone number and asked her to ring me if I could help. She smiled and hugged me tightly and told me, "Thanks for your time and I promise I wont think any more suicidal thoughts. Hopefully I will get a good job and my wedding, when it comes, will be a happy affair I can invite you to!"
Please join me in praying that her dreams come true and her future is a bright and happy one.
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- Posted by redrose
- Feb 21, 2012
- Comments (34)
Readers Comments
Bluxess wrote: Thanks for saving her from her impulsive thought of losing her life ... With all due humility, not all people and things deserve that kind of seriousness she seemed to have given at the expense of her life ... I hope she realizes the friend in you and gives her life a shot ... I pray all goes well with her ... It must be an honoring moment to hear a stranger share their 'heavy' life to you. If she gets a life through you, I am sure that would make your day too for a long time ... May all work well ... as they ought to be ... Immense Blessings, Bluxess.
annjav wrote: Thank goodness the train was delayed so you had a chance to listen to this sad story. I too pray that things will work out for her. You were very kind to listen and encourage her.
moral12 wrote: Obviously you were meant to be delayed, to be this lady's "angel". Bless you for listening to her in her time of need. I will keep her (and YOU) in my thoughts for a happy, positive outcome.
makeallsmile wrote: I will pray to God to bless her with good alliance and a good job very soon. May god bless you with good health for your kindness and help others more .
Bluebell wrote: First of all you are pure Loving Kindness, thank you for having the courage to reach for her when she sent you away. It is a powerful lesson to listen to our hearts rather that being led by the head. I am sure that miracles will happen to you and to her after this magic encouter due to a monsoon... Love, Light and Endless Blessing to her, to YOU and to all around you, Bluebell
josietn wrote: It is hard to believe in this day and time there are still arranged marriages. Bless her heart, i am sorry she is in that situation. Bless you for reaching out and helping her in her time of need.
Sushmitha wrote: God bless you for reaching her at the hardest time. You have done a right thing, at a right moment. Thanks a lot for saving a soul. Kindness alive!
momov3 wrote: The train wasn't late and you weren't early- well maybe on earth's timetable. But the universe had something special planned. God bless you for listening to the universe's call and reaching out to this hurting young lady. One never know when we are the hurting or the helper! Blessings abound!
baabra1950 wrote: Oh sweet lady, i pray twice a day, i shall include this in my prayer, also (((redrose)))< hugs, i shall remember you in my prayers! God bless you now and for always, your open heart and kind soul, shall never be overlooked i am sure with blessings and miracles in your life!
Always remember to be very kind to yourself, as you are to others! Love and big warm hugs, barbie xxxooo ( butterfly kiss on your cheek)
Always remember to be very kind to yourself, as you are to others! Love and big warm hugs, barbie xxxooo ( butterfly kiss on your cheek)
whitby98 wrote: You were meant to be there and meant to be a kind soul to this poor woman. By doing so, you have already changed her life. Offering up many prayers for her!
