After being the recipient of good will the other day, I was just waiting for the opportunity to present itself where I could do a kind deed for another. And today, such a situation arose.
A man ran out of gas right in front of my office building. I watched the poor guy try repeatedly to start his darn van and could read the frustration all over his face.
I asked him if he ran out of gas. He did indeed. Wondering why he didn't just walk to the gas station down the street, it occurred to me that he must not have any money on him.
I asked if he had cash, to which he replied, nothing at all. So I told him I could hook him up with 20 bucks and proceeded to do just that. He said he'd pay me back, but I said(as per Brandy's suggestion) that I didn't want him to pay me, but rather to do something nice for someone else. He was very grateful.
So I went out for lunch with my mom and when I got back, the car was still there. I was perplexed for a minute until I saw the police car come up.
Then reality set in.
I walked up to the officer and asked quietly, "Is this van stolen? He replied, "Ya, did you see the guy?"
"Yes, as a matter of fact I did. AND I kindly gave him money for a cab to leave the crime scene!"
So, now I aided and abetted a criminal, became the laughing stock of my work place and ended up having to give a description of the guy and could possibly have to point him out if he gets caught. All in the name of paying it forward!!!
My intentions were good. The outcome was ironic. Isn't life a hoot?
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I cannot stop laughing Jo....you are just too funny....well your intentions were good, hold that thought....Lindalew : )
Only you Jo! Can't blame a girl for trying though.
oh MAN! Seriously?!?!
Dude, that SUCKS!
Blame it on Brandy, her fault for suggesting it!
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Joanne it looks like you're getting spam comments. Gotta add that letter verification thingee to your comments.
Sorry my advice backfired...maybe next time.
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