Lessons to be Learned! Give Star if u Like!!?

Question

Five lessons to make you think about the way we treat people:

1. First Important Lesson - Cleaning Lady

During my 2nd month of college, our professor gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student and had breezed thru the questions, until I read the last one: "What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?" Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the cleaning woman several times. She was tall, dark-haired and in her 50s, but how would I know her name? I handed in my paper, leaving the last question blank. Just before class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward our quiz grade. "Absolutely," said the professor. "In your careers, you will meet many people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile and say "hello".

I've never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her name was Dorothy.

2. Second Important Lesson

Pickup in the Rain One night, at 11:30pm, an older African-American woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway trying to endure a lashing rainstorm. Her car had broken down and she desperately needed a ride. Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car. A young white man stopped to help her, generally unheard of in those conflict-filled 1960s. The man took her to safety, helped her get assistance and put her into a taxicab.

She seemed to be in a big hurry, but wrote down his address and thanked him. Seven days went by and a knock came on the woman's door. To his surprise, a giant console color TV was delivered to his home. A special note was attached. It read: "Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway the other night. The rained drenched not only my clothes, but also my spirits. Then you came along. Because of you, I was able to make it to my dying husband's bedside just before he passed away. God Bless you for helping me and unselfishly serving others." Sincerely, Mrs. Nat King Cole.

3. Third Important Lesson - Always remember those who serve.

In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10yr old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him. "How much is an ice cream sundae?" he asked. "Fifty cents," replied the waitress. The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket and studied the coins in it. "Well, how much is a plain dish of ice cream?" he inquired. By now more people were waiting for a table and the waitress was growing impatient.

"Thirty-five cents," she brusquely replied. The little boy again counted his coins. "I'll have the plain ice cream," he said. The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on the table and walked away. The boy finished the ice cream, paid the cashier and left.

When the waitress came back, she began to cry as she wiped down the table. There, placed neatly beside the empty dish, were two nickels and five pennies. You see, he couldn't have the sundae because he had to have enough left to leave her a tip.

4. Fourth Important Lesson - The Obstacle in our Path.

In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simple walked around it. Many loudly blamed the King for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the stone out of the way.

Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. After the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the King indicating the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The peasant learned what many of us never understand!

Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition.;)

5. Fifth Important Lesson - Giving When It Counts.

Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at a hospital I got to know a little girl named Liz who was suffering from a rare and serious disease. Her only chance of recovery appeared to be a blood transfusion from her 5yr old brother, who had miraculously survived the same disease and had developed the antibodies needed to combat the illness. The doctor explained the situation to her little brother, and asked the little boy if he would be willing to give his blood to his sister. I saw him hesitate for only a moment before taking a deep breath and saying, "Yes I'll do if will save her." As the transfusion progressed, he lay in bed next to his sister and smiled, as we all did, seeing the color returning to her cheek. Then his face grew pale and his smile faded. He looked up at the doctor and asked with a trembling voice, "Will I start to die right away?"

Being young, the little boy had misunderstood the doctor; he thought he was going to give to his sister all of his blood in order to save her.

Answer 1

The third one always makes me cry- Im a waitress and I have rich and poor people alike come into my restaurant. Usually the poor people leave a tip if they can. Some of the rich people come in, run you to death and leave a 50cent tip. I saw a little couple with a baby one night come in and pay for their dinner with dollar bills and counted out there change for a two dollar tip. They also left a note apologising for the small tip but said I had given great service and they appreciated it. That meant more to me than anything.

Answer 2

Wow. I really learned alot from this. This isn't a joke. This is pure gold! I mean, better then gold! I really needed this. People like you make me happy! You take your own time to type (or at least copy and paste,) in order to give people a taste of humanity. Again, thanks, and I will think about these lessons and make this world a better place to live in. Seriously. Thank you.

Answer 3

Funny

Answer 4

I have read most of these in one form or another before, but it is always nice to be reminded...

I will be reading these with my kids when they get home. Thanks, and hope you are having an amazing day.

***Umm, I don't know how the star thing works...care to enlighten me???

Haha, figured it out...it wasn't really that difficult, but what do they do?

Answer 5

well vuezta, thank you!

the story was nice and warm.. i gave out a tear without realizing.. there is still hope in mankind, isnt there? we should have a section on Y!A for stories like this, "chicken soup for the Y!A souls"

Answer 6

Thank you for placing a smile on my face, a warmth in my heart and a thought in my mind. I hope your life brings much good fortune.

Answer 7

Bravo, You!

Many lessons are learned through regret and heartache. The innocent and humble teach...... if only we would learn.

Answer 8

these are so nice! i like the one about the little boy and the ice cream

Answer 9

That is all so sweet,and real,Things people dont think about.Thanks.If its ok i would like to put this on my site for my mates to see and think about *email me*

Answer 10

Very good lessons to remember. Thank you.