Living on the 4th Floor

--by paartee, posted Mar 3, 2008

My Dad's company provided rental accommodations for its employees, usually in multi-level buildings. We were on level 4.

For two years, my Dad had been pursuing his application for a ground level house to make the climb easier for my mom who had suffered complications after her second delivery. She was advised bed rest and climbing the stairs everyday was difficult for her. As luck had it, just at that time, my Dad's ground level application was granted and Mum and Dad were thrilled to move in to the ground level accommodation in a separate building that was closer to my Dad's office.

Without wasting time, they did the big move the following Saturday and mum was very relieved & excited. The following Monday, when my Dad returned from work and was about to enter the house, he saw an old lady and her old husband struggling to bring a wheelchair down the stairs. He was shocked and moved. When he ran to help them, the old lady said. "Don't worry, son, we are used to it now. We have been doing it for last 15 years for our disabled daughter. God bless you for your help though." Her sad yet kind words stung my dad's heart like a thousand needles.

The following Saturday, my Mum and Dad swapped the apartment with the old couple and they were back to level 4 in the building.

I still have it in my memory even now that every time the old couple met my dad anywhere, they would just look at him with blessings in their tearful eyes and whisper "Angel!" and would say to me, "You have an angel for a father!" It brought tears of pride to my eyes everytime ... even now when I am writing it.

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Posted by paartee
Mar 3, 2008
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Readers Comments

bhappy wrote: Paartee, What a Special kind heart your father is. And a wonderful memory to have. Have a Sunshine day. Becki

dancingDog wrote: What a fantastic example your dad is - and how wonderful to see such kindness in action :}

brighteyes wrote: This is another "aww" story...just just have to make the sound after reading it! Great loving Dad you ha and you should be proud....you can honor him my continuing with your act of kindness!

Kindness kudo's to you, Brighteyes ;)

falsemonkeypuzzl wrote: This is a wonderful story and needed to be told. I will pass it along for the wonderful effect it will continue to have on all who hear it.

dewolfe wrote: There is no great roak, and no greater showing of a beautiful soul, than an act of personal sacrifice for another. Wonderful story, thank you!

lOVEBUG wrote: I think Shakespeare said it best, when he said "we are all actors upon a stage and we all have are parts to play". I do consider it a blessing when the saints show up in our own personal family. God Bless

guin wrote: wow thats such a beautiful story. thanks

Smitha wrote: Wow...wonderful story. God bless your and your dad. May we all have the heart to do those little sacrifices, to put a smile on our neighbour's face.

speedi wrote: How cool! your father is so ind and thoughtful,,your very lucky to have someone that sets such a wonderful example for you..
thanks for sharing your wonderful story

charu wrote: happiness doubles when it is shared! God bless your dad and your family :)

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