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Old 19 October 2011, 06:25 AM   #1
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A good upbringing

A few days ago, I was walking down the street, minding my own business. In front of me was one of those people you see so often in cities these days.

Wearing torn clothing and toting two plastic bags of belongings, my heart went out to this person.

Some people turned to look but, others, walking with their wives or girlfriends, stared straight ahead pretending they did not see.

Remembering my upbringing, in which I was taught to "care for the needy, feed the hungry, and clothe the naked," I felt I had to reach out to this person.

It is true that some people didn't see past the rags, but I saw one of God's creatures in all its beauty. As I walked behind this person, an inner voice urged me forward.

"Reach out, reach out!" The urge was strong, and so I did...
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I was rewarded for reaching out and touching someone. I slept like a baby for 11 days, then I came out of the coma. The neurosurgeons are pretty sure the damage won't be permanent. I'll be out of the hospital in a few months and eating solid food within 6 months. Until then, it would be nice to get a card or a letter, or maybe even an occasional visitor.

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Old 19 October 2011, 06:27 AM   #2
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Old 19 October 2011, 06:30 AM   #3
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Poor you! Story well said. Harsh reality though!
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Old 19 October 2011, 06:45 AM   #4
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Old 19 October 2011, 08:23 AM   #5
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I will say she makes "plumber's crack" look pretty good!
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Old 19 October 2011, 01:03 PM   #6
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I will say she makes "plumber's crack" look pretty good!
Haha! Well said Lisa!

As for Al, it's too bad that young lady didn't understand you wanted to make a good action...some people these days...
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Old 19 October 2011, 01:10 PM   #7
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but well worth it ;-D
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Old 19 October 2011, 01:16 PM   #8
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I will say she makes "plumber's crack" look pretty good!

Trust me Lisa, plumbers crack looks nothing like that.... (From someone in construction!!)
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Old 19 October 2011, 01:37 PM   #9
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Old 19 October 2011, 02:35 PM   #10
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Old 19 October 2011, 06:21 PM   #11
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Old 19 October 2011, 06:59 PM   #12
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I will say she makes "plumber's crack" look pretty good!
I have never seen that on any of the sites we work on Lisa.

Damn.
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Old 19 October 2011, 07:06 PM   #13
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A TRF classic , thanks Lisa :rof l:
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Old 19 October 2011, 11:36 PM   #14
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beautiful and VERY STRONG, apparently. very nice.

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Old 20 October 2011, 01:33 AM   #15
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Old 20 October 2011, 02:21 AM   #16
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Old 20 October 2011, 08:48 PM   #17
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