Hand in Hand on a Stormy Night

--by carolreid40, posted May 14, 2008

The train was not working that night as I was heading home. I had to catch a bus and 2 hours later was dropped off in the middle of the town I was staying in. The ice storm froze the ground and it was very difficult to walk. I asked three people for directions, but they were too hurried to help.

Then I saw an old lady holding onto the corner post with her packages, afraid to move. I asked her where she was going and it was at least 3 miles away. I tried to find a cab or police car but I was told they do not stop in this neighborhood.

So, we proceeded to walk along, holding onto each other for dear life. The roads were layered with a sheet of ice. Then and there I decided that I could not leave this old lady alone like this. So, I decided to walk her home, hand in hand, for a good 2 hours. Later that evening, I finally reached my destination wet and exhausted but filled with joy and love for life.

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Posted by carolreid40
May 14, 2008
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bhappy wrote: Wow, though nobody had time for you. It didn't stop you from stopping and helping somebody who needed it. Thank you for your compassion and kind heart. Stay Blessed..
Becki

katlampi wrote: Wow!! That is an incredible act of sacraficial kindness!! Thank you for sharing this with us -- you are a true blessing! --Kat

JuneBug wrote: I'm like bhappy and katlampi...Wow! I'm glad you were there for her!

brighteyes wrote: Carol.....what a truly generous, compassionate person you are.

You dear, are my KINDNESS HERO of the day!!!

anonimus wrote: wow!!! Carol there are no words to express what you did...that old lady went home full of joy...thanks

Lisha wrote: Carol, that was really bighearted gesture! Not thinking about urself or how people have behaved wth u. The world is a better place to live in bacause of ANGELS like you! :)

liztree wrote: You created a lot of warmth on a cold, stormy night. Way to add light to this word. Thanks for sharing your story!

lovebug wrote: Two angels in disguise walking side by side, that is the way it is supposed to be. Thank you for sharing your story, it does indeed give me hope.

kamalpreet wrote: helping others and choosing angels path helps you to come close to jesus continue the good work and come near to son of god :-)

cindy wrote: sometimes humans can be angels too

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