| I was at our local mall and I found a white sack that i could see through,and i saw that there were many new DVD's in it. I didn't want to take it to the security guards as they didn't have a good reputation for their honesty. So, I thought i would take it home, and put a 'found' ad in the local paper. The next morning, when Gwen,1 of my day care moms arrived, I told her of the incident, and asked if she would be a witness to the fact of what all was in the sack, as I made a list of the contents. She said she would~~but wondered why I was wanting a witness, since I obviously wouldn't return part of a sack, and steal the rest! I just said, I felt it the right thing to do~ anyway, I pulled each item out, but the last item surprised me.......i pulled out was a small purse.I was in shock to find it there. I opened it, and found the lady's I.D. Gwen said she knew her, as she was a Ob/Gyn Dr. at the university hosp, where Gwen works as a pharmacist. I called the phone number in the phone book, and left a detailed message on the answering machine. That night, she called me , where i was at the local school, running a book fair..... I told her I felt bad, because if i had looked in the sack, she could have been told that night, before she cancelled out everything.(as she told me she had cancelled out all her credit cards that night, but she just was wanting her ID's--drivers license, and her Dr's one she must wear at work. so not to feel bad at all! she was so relieved.) I witnessed to her, and explained how we are honest...... and she said that she knew that, and was SO glad that one of Jehovahs Witnesses found the purse, as she knows she will get everything back.(at least everything that hadn't been stolen by someone else~ she felt someone may have taken her cards and money, as the sack was with them in a store, but they laid it down to look at some kids clothes) She asked if there was money still in the purse, and i told her i didn't know, I didn't snoop, and felt that what was in the purse was not my business, I did however look for the ID which was visible off the bat. She was ssssooo greatful, and it really lifted my day......which had been rotten up to this point. The next day she came for the sack, but i wasn't home, due to working at the school. (before i had left for the school, i called and left a message at her house, to tell her i was disappointed not to be able to meet her, and that i put a bit of literature in the sack as well) When i came home, Emily told me there was a $20.00 bill on the cabinet from this woman. I called her, and she answered....She said she owed me everything, and would be forever greatful that i was so honest. I told her, i was just doing what was right, and that she didn't have to pay me for it.I certainly wasn't expecting anything! She said she checked, and everything was there.....even her money! nothing was disturbed, and she just felt i should be rewarded for honesty's sake. She is to read the literature......and I am in hopes that this will peak her interest, and she will eventually come to know our God Jehovah. just had to share this with you........love to all......(name deleted) Hi ----; Hearing that, makes me proud to say "that was my sister!" |
