Finders Aren't Always Keepers

--by DawnWK1962, posted Jan 25, 2008

Today I had an appointment. When I pulled into the parking lot, I noticed a wallet laying there between 2 parked vehicles. I went over and picked it up and took it straight into the Health Authority offices. I told the receptionist where I had found it and told her that I didn't know whose it was but as the lot is a usual short cut for kids going up town, I figured it was safer in the building.

She asked me to watch her look thru it to find a name. When she found the name, she tracked down the owner. The lady didn't know she had lost it but was surely relieved to get it back.

After my appointment, the receptionist caught me before I left the building and thanked me for bringing it in. "The lady checked her wallet and found everything where it was supposed to be and expressed amazement that the "good samaritan" hadn't taken anything," she told me.

Before losing my mom, if I would've even thought of taking anything, she would've immediately set me straight. And after this incident, I remembered one of Mom's sayings: "If it don't belong to you, make sure it's safe but don't take it". I know my Mom is watching over me and being REAL proud that I tried to follow in her footsteps.

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Posted by DawnWK1962
Jan 25, 2008
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brighteyes wrote: THANK YOU FOR YOUR HONESTY...I HAVE RETURNED WALLETS, JEWELRY, ETC THAT I FOUND TOO....I TRULY BELIEVE WHAT COMES AROUND GOES AROUND AND TREAT OTHERS LIKE YOU WANT TO BE TREATED....
AGAIN THANK YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS AND RETURNING THAT WALLET- WELL DONE!!!!!!!!

mitu915 wrote: wow, how touching to learn of your mother's wisdoms and how well she taught you about life! a blessing for her! thanks for sharing the kind story! :)

DawnWK1962 wrote: Thank you all your kind words and thoughts. I haven't been here in awhile, but I never stop thinking that this is where I can share "Mom's thoughts and wisdoms". For that, I THANK YOU.

lOVEBUG wrote: Fads and slogans come and go, but honesty never goes out of vogue. I know your mom is proud of you. God Bless

bigbird wrote: Your story brought tears to my eyes – your mum would be very proud of you and I am to. You will not believe this but I found a wallet last night when I was walking home, it was a bit wet and a bit muddy and I really did not want to carry it. I thought to myself imagine if this was my wallet I would want it in safe hands and I handed it in too!
Your mum has great footsteps to follow in! xx

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: Good for you for taking the time to do the right thing. It all matters in the end!

JuneBug wrote: You did the right thing..Your mom would be proud!

Nickgrand wrote: That was great!!! I know the woman was happy and your mom is proud of you!!!!

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