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How a Friend and a Stranger Came Together to Help Me When I Was In a Bind
Thanks to all the kindness of people who are willing to help someone in need.
Why I needed Help
It had been two days since I had been visiting my friend. It was about 10:00 PM and dark out. My friend walked me out to my car, and we were both surprised at what we saw. The car’s bumper was dragging on the street because the tires were lower. Panicked, I was not sure what to do.
I am lucky to have such a caring friend willing to help. I feel so touched to feel cared about by her. She tried to help me, but the job was hard. I had some wires in the back of my car, and she tried to tie the bumper to the grill, but it was impossible. I was willing to go and take my chances. She was so concerned she would not let me go with my car in that condition. I am grateful she cared about my well-being.
Along came a kind Stranger.
As my friend and I were trying to paste my car together with chewing gum, a man passed by with two dogs. He came over and offered to help. His hands were more muscular than ours so that he could push to the bumper back in the car. He then was able to put the tabs on the bumper into the slots of the vehicle.
Kindness in the world
Some people are in such a rush they don’t have time to help someone. Others are afraid because some people can cause them harm. I have learned that if you get a feeling from someone that they may be harmful, it may not be suitable to let them help.
However, my friend and I were safe people to help. My kind friend and stranger made it possible for me to get home.
This article is dedicated to my friend D.,and the kind man with two dogs.