Lost & Found: Two Rings

--by brighteyes, posted Jun 25, 2007

After working out one day, in the locker room, I came across a gorgeous wedding ring studded with many diamonds and a ruby ring. I could tell they were very expensive, and by the color, the gold looked to be 24 carat.

I looked around but there was no one in the gym or in the locker room. So I took the rings to our work Lost & Found in the Security department upstairs. After you fill out the tag, the items are kept for at least 30 days.

I told the security guard that I did not want my name mentioned, as I wanted it to be a random act of kindness. I did not want the person to feel they needed to thank me or compensate me. And I was pretty sure that the rings would be claimed!

Over the course of the day, I forgot all about turning in the rings but as I leaving the building the next day, the security guard told me, "You made that woman's day, you know?"

I said, "Whose?"

She told me that early the next morning, an Indian woman frantically called security, crying and asking about her missing rings. She described the rings and said that althought she had given up hope in finding them, she thought she would take one last chance in calling the gym in the remote chance that someone found them. Not only were the rings valuable but it held a lot of sentimental value for her.

Security was happy to tell her, "Yes, Ma'am! They were turned in last night, found in the locker room." And the Security added, "The finder wanted to remain anonymous."

The young Indian woman was so shocked & thrilled! She told the guard that her wedding ring was from her husband and one of a kind -- he had it specially made for her. And the ruby ring was from her Grandma in India, who was no longer alive. Both were priceless.

I, too, have lost jewelry and I was so glad to know someone didn't have to go through the experience of losing something so meaningful! Even more than the material cost of the rings, it is the sentimental value that makes them so special.

The Indian woman's happiness was reward enough for me!

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Posted by brighteyes
Jun 25, 2007
Comments (20)

Readers Comments

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: That is great brighteyes. A wonderful thing to do, especially to take the time to remain anonymous but still hear how it turned out!

AURELIA wrote: I agree, I'm so happy they were claimed and you were able to hear about the happy ending and now two people, (the women who lost and the security guard)will be inspired to pass along RAOKs because they've seen the good they do for our society. I'm proud of you Brigheyes...quick thinking:) ~Aurelia

aogrn wrote: Your eyes were VERY bright to have spotted so precious a momento. Someone guided you and knew you would not hesitate to do the right thing. God will surely bless you.

Lovebug wrote: I think God has already blessed you with a kind and loving heart, none of us can ask for any more than what you already have

Babygirl wrote: There are very few people who would have done what you did, but than you are a special part of a very special group, I guess you could call us "THE ANGELS CLUB" because that is what we all are when it comes to others. You're a true gift to us all.

warmth wrote: U really gave back someone their world.

sasha wrote: God knows what he was doing when He let you find those jewels. He knows that you are a kind and loving person. Continue to do kindness because your reward will be priceless than those jewels.

Samsonmybf wrote: I agree with Sasha, you were at the right place, at the right time!
You put yourself in that woman's place, and did the right thing!
:) Smiles to you !

Suzie wrote: You're the best! It's so rewarding for you to have found out "the rest of the story" and yet remain anonyomus.

fatma wrote: It was nice of you to return the ring and to bring a smile to her face :)

Keep up the nice work!

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