The Security Guard's Idea!

--by FalseMonkeyPuzzle, posted Feb 20, 2008

Ten years ago, I was dissatisfied with my job working as a Vice President at a bank. Often, due to my standing as Vice President, I'd watch someone greet me respectfully but then turn around and respond dismissively to a fellow employee. In reaction to this obvious inequity, I made it a point to be even more respectful of individuals who were below me on the corporate ladder.

One of these individuals was a security guard who oversaw the parking lot of the building where my office was located. This man was consistently gracious to everyone and it was easy to think of him as a friend.

During this time, I had 2 dogs, one of which was very old, blind, deaf, and had a bad heart. I couldn't leave him at home alone so I began sneaking him and my other dog into my office every day. The security guard, my "partner in crime", helped me by being on the lookout as I carried one dog and led the other quickly inside the office building.

One day, the guard popped his head in my office and tossed a newspaper on my desk. "You should do this", he called over his shoulder, heading out and closing the door behind him. On the front page was an article about doggy day care, and describing how the concept was spreading across the country.

Having always expressed a deep love for animals, I took his suggestion to heart and immediately began researching the idea. Soon, information, opportunities and assistance began coming my way from every direction. Six months later, I left my deadening corporate job and opened the first doggy day care in my city! A decade later, I'm still running this business and doing what I love to do!

I've lost touch with the man who started me on this path, but there's not a day that goes by that I don't thank him in my heart. We never know who will be our angels!

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Posted by FalseMonkeyPuzzle
Feb 20, 2008
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Readers Comments

lOVEBUG wrote: i DON'T THINK ANY OF US WILL EVER KNOW, WHICH ANGEL TOUCHED US THE MOST.

Sarine wrote: by thanking him in your heart you send him a bit of it...i'm sure he feels it

Barry wrote: Delightful story of being kind to everyone--not just to the people one must be kind to. I wonder whatever happened to that security guard. You're a good person. Thanks for sharing this story.

JuneBug wrote: WHAT A WONDEFUL STORY! I am glad you found your calling!!! :}

butterfly wrote: what a lovely story. you are amazing to be mindful of how you treat others. thank you. your story warmed my heart and am aso happy to hear you are doing a job you love. thank you for being wonderful. love and light x

perseverance wrote: very true

speedi wrote: Awesome story..
brings to mind the story of always treating a stranger with kindness as he /she maybe the Lord,,and if a stranger is treated with kindness then people we know should be treated even more so...

zidlore wrote: that's a beautiful story. I'm sure the guard will be delighted when he sees what his act resulted into. ^__^

bletscher wrote: Somehow, when we follow our heart, listen to the signs--it always works:) Thank you for your story!

sanserif wrote: Great story! God bless him for showing you the way and god bless you for paying heed! You have proved that when it comes to good advice, you can take it from anyone, irrespective of social status and rank.

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