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Nov 12^th, 2008 at 6:12pm

This young man I know went out for lunch. He was in line at a local sub shop. In front of him was an old lady......pitiful looking and a bit shabby. She held out her hand full of change and ask the gal behind the counter if there was enough money there for a meal. The young man stepped up to the counter and told her that there was plenty of money for a meal...."What would you like to eat, ma'me", he said. The old lady placed her order, got her food and put her coins on the counter. The young man picked up her change and handed it back to her...saying, ma'me don't forget your change. She smiled at him and said....God bless you young man.

.....the young man was my son, Troy.

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Jonny Ex Member	Re: Want to share a story... Reply #1 - Nov 12^th, 2008 at 6:18pm Sounds like something I would do, Troy gets 16 horns!
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Ray CH.com Alumnus Offline Ray Posts: 1996 Columbus, Ohio Gender:	Re: Want to share a story... Reply #2 - Nov 12^th, 2008 at 6:19pm That is an awesome young man! Ray
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Marc Ex Member Gender:	Re: Want to share a story... Reply #3 - Nov 12^th, 2008 at 6:22pm Gee, I wonder where he learned to think like that? Thank you for sharing - truly warms my heart
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barry_sword CH.com Alumnus Offline Mountain Biking Keeps Me Sane Posts: 3947 Bracebridge, Canada Gender:	Re: Want to share a story... Reply #4 - Nov 12^th, 2008 at 6:27pm I like Troy! Thanks Jackie.
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Grandma_Sweet_Boy CH.com Alumnus Offline What Goes Around Comes Around! Posts: 4496 Georgetown,Ontario Gender:	Re: Want to share a story... Reply #5 - Nov 12^th, 2008 at 6:29pm Jackie - that story speaks to the wonderful job you and Blake have done as parents. Way to go Troy! Carol
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ClusterChuck CH.com Alumnus Offline The BEAST rises again, and again, and again, and . Posts: 5394 Greenville, North Carolina Gender:	Re: Want to share a story... Reply #6 - Nov 12^th, 2008 at 6:30pm It is obvious that the apple does not fall very far from the tree ... Congrats to YOU, Jackie, and THANK YOU to you your son! Chuck
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lashultzwfe CH.com Veteran Offline Make it a Great Day! Posts: 178 Milton,Wisconsin USA Gender:	Re: Want to share a story... Reply #7 - Nov 12^th, 2008 at 6:39pm You have done a fine job of raising him, Mom and Dad! It makes me want to cry... Diane
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Re: Want to share a story...
Reply #8 - Nov 12^th, 2008 at 6:41pm

Jacks,
Although I, too, love that kinda story(apple doesn't fall far from the tree, does it?), I'd like to share one as well.
My daughter, Dana, fresh out of school and working for the first time, encountered several people, on the streets, with signs begging for help. Dana decided it was a good time to go to the store, where she bought a selection of packaged snacks, healthy food and drink and some paper lunch bags. She spent the evening packing up 'sack lunches" for these people, and loaded several in her car. The next day while she was out, instead of averting here eyes when she saw these "poor people", she'd roll down her window and give them a lunch sack At one red light, she had the opportunity to hand several out, and then waited for the light to change..THEY WERE RIPPED OPEN AND THROWN BACK AT HER IN HER CAR! Dana came home disillusioned and untrusting-a horrible lesson to learn.
Dana still gives generously. She got over this crushing blow, but we all learned a lesson that day, and we are careful about the people who are receiving our generosity.....I'm just not sure how to seperate the wheat from the chaff.
I'm proud of Troy, and I think he did find someone worthy. Although I am a strong supporter of the 'pay it forward' mindset, I always HOPE it is someone who truly deserves it.
I guess if you give from the heart it really doesn't matter, though, does it?

Gold "heart' stars for Troy, and Godspeed to the poor woman who probably really needs some help.......and to the pond-scum who simply want to make a living, pay no taxes and take advantage of all of us........I wish you warts!!

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deltadarlin CH.com Alumnus Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 3823 Downsville LA Gender:	Re: Want to share a story... Reply #9 - Nov 12^th, 2008 at 6:46pm Hats off to a wonderful young man. Carolyn
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Jimi CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't feed the moderators Posts: 4925 Madisonville, KY Gender:	Re: Want to share a story... Reply #10 - Nov 12^th, 2008 at 6:48pm Somehow I am not surprised if he is one of yours. Thanks for sharing that Jacks.
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flipperlips CH.com Alumnus Offline Live, Laugh, Love Posts: 935 Mcallen, TX Gender:	Re: Want to share a story... Reply #11 - Nov 12^th, 2008 at 6:57pm What a great son you have Jackie. You and Blake are great and generous people so I know where he got it from. Love to you, Jen
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DennisM1045 CH.com Alumnus Offline One wave at a time! Posts: 3437 Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA Gender:	Re: Want to share a story... Reply #12 - Nov 12^th, 2008 at 7:34pm Sometimes they do something simple that lets you know killing them wasn't the right course of action even though it would have felt good at the time Attaboy Troy. Attagirl Jackie... -Dennis-
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DonnaH_again Ex Member	Re: Want to share a story... Reply #13 - Nov 12^th, 2008 at 7:43pm Just "WOW"! You can feel this one throughout your entire body.
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DennisM1045 CH.com Alumnus Offline One wave at a time! Posts: 3437 Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA Gender:	Re: Want to share a story... Reply #14 - Nov 12^th, 2008 at 7:56pm Cathi_Pierce wrote on Nov 12^th, 2008 at 6:41pm: ........I wish you genital warts!! Cathi There, fixed it for you Mean people suck... -Dennis-
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Jonny Ex Member	Re: Want to share a story... Reply #15 - Nov 12^th, 2008 at 8:01pm DennisM1045 wrote on Nov 12^th, 2008 at 7:56pm: Mean people suck... They do!....and nice ~~women~~ people swallow
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Reply #16 - Nov 12^th, 2008 at 8:01pm

Way to go Troy!! How wonderful, it shows just what wonderful parents you are Mom and Dad

Glad to be called one of your own, and yes, you both do a phenomenal job in raising us kids - even the ones you didn't have.

Stories like this renew my faith in the human spirit. There truly is goodness to find and there definitely are those deserving. Troy's kind heart and generosity were offered in a manner that allowed for dignity, that is a rare young man you have there

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Reply #17 - Nov 12^th, 2008 at 8:15pm

Okay. I am walking around her with my shoulders back, chest out and strutting like a peacock and Troy isn't even my son so I can only imagine how proud you and Blake are.

In this world of mean spirited, hate spewing, snarky people, gems like Troy shine through and bring back the magic.

Thank you, Troy and thanks to you and Blake. You raised a wonderful man!!!!

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jon019 CH.com Alumnus Offline "Ya gotta believe!" Posts: 1656 USA Gender:	Re: Want to share a story... Reply #19 - Nov 12^th, 2008 at 9:06pm Aw shucks...I would say that there makes me tear up, but I'm a grown man and grown men don't cry...ummmmm, wait a minute!...I'm a clusterhead... and I'm USED to crying...sooo...that there makes me tear up! Thanks for sharing Jackie...and... Thank you Troy (give Mom and Dad a hug...they raised a fine man). Best, Jon
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Re: Want to share a story...
Reply #20 - Nov 13^th, 2008 at 12:07am

Jackie,

Thanks for sharing the story. It makes a parent feel good when their kid does what is right without having to be told to do it! Cheesy

give him a big hug for me and tell him thanks. Jesus said, "Inasmuch as you do it unto the least of these, you have done it unto me." I think that is a pretty good goal to strive for.

Cathi, I empathize with you and your daughter about her experience with the freeloaders, but it brings back to memory the line from "The Rose", one of my favorite songs: "It's the one who won't be taken, who cannot seem to give, and the soul afraid of dying that never learns to live." I would a whole lot rather give and have it wasted than to withhold it and leave one in need, although I do try to find out for sure the need as much as I can before giving.

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George CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Black-Billed Magpie Posts: 8126 Boise, Idaho USA Gender:	Re: Want to share a story... Reply #22 - Nov 13^th, 2008 at 1:29am Jacks, Troy sounds like a fine young man. 'Course, consider who his Mom is.... Best wishes, George
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mummymac CH.com Alumnus Offline Kissed Donny Osmond and proud of it Posts: 943 Jersey\|United_Kingdom\|europe Gender:	Re: Want to share a story... Reply #23 - Nov 13^th, 2008 at 2:27am Troy is the kind of peson that gives us all hope a better future, be proud.
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BarbaraD CH.com Alumnus Offline Hugs to ya Posts: 8333 Douglasville, TX Gender:	Re: Want to share a story... Reply #24 - Nov 13^th, 2008 at 6:01am Great going Troy. I'm touched and this old lady don't get touched often. Ya done good Jackie... Hugs BD
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