Quinch Posted September 19, 2006 Posted September 19, 2006 On November 12 2004 I found myself at Grand Central Station having just arrived in New York, suitcases in tow. I was trying to find the way to my hotel and walked straight past a girl who was obviously very upset about something. It's been bugging me ever since that I could have tried to help her and I didn't. I was just thinking about getting out and just assumed that somebody else would help. If you are that girl or you know her, I'm really sorry
blind_otter Posted September 19, 2006 Posted September 19, 2006 Once I was beside myself sitting on the steps outside a building. and a woman stopped to talk to me. Even though she knew nothing about me, or my situation, she gave me some desperately needed peace. Her kindness and authenticity was like soothing salve on my aching soul. I have always felt that those experiences, are God working through human action.
Pyro Posted September 19, 2006 Posted September 19, 2006 On November 12 2004 I found myself at Grand Central Station having just arrived in New York, suitcases in tow. I was trying to find the way to my hotel and walked straight past a girl who was obviously very upset about something. It's been bugging me ever since that I could have tried to help her and I didn't. I was just thinking about getting out and just assumed that somebody else would help. If you are that girl or you know her, I'm really sorry Hey, you saw her too? I attempted to help her that day but she was pretty mean. She said something about she couldn't wait to go home and have sex with some object that she keeps in her bathroom. I think that it was a showerhead that she said.
laRubiaBonita Posted September 19, 2006 Posted September 19, 2006 last fall, on my way to work, it was dark and rainy. these two ladies were walking with a dog, they crossed the intersection were i was the first car. a garbage truck turning left did not see them. i saw the truck stop in the middle of the road, and new someone or the dog had gotten hit. it was the elderly lady, i think the truck slightly struck her leg. she was on the ground, in a puddle, others had called 911.... but i wish i would have given her my rain coat or umbrella, a towel.... anything. i still see the other lady and the dog walking.
Sand&Water Posted September 19, 2006 Posted September 19, 2006 Quinch, On November 12 2004 I found myself at Grand Central Station... That happened almost 2 years ago, and you're still thinking about her. When you see a person in need, do you help him/her out? It's okay, perhaps someone else did help her out. Rest your thoughts. [Good, an apology included] Sand&Water
serial muse Posted September 19, 2006 Posted September 19, 2006 once, about 14 years ago now, i was doing my junior year abroad in france, and i got lost walking home (i wasn't in paris, i was in a city with very limited late-night public transportation). i knew there was a circle somewhere with taxis but i couldn't seem to find it; it was about 1 in the morning, my french was pretty limited still and i just couldn't figure out which way to go. and there was no one to ask - all the streets were dark and nothing was open. no cars. i walked for nearly an hour and a half, trying to find my way. i was as utterly lost as i've ever been. i was scared, i have to admit. a little weepy. then, out of the blue, i saw this figure walking toward me, and i was even more scared. but she walked right up to me (it was a woman), studied me for a few seconds and then said, in french, very matter-of-factly, "are you afraid?" and i said, shakily, "yes, a little. i'm lost." and she looked right in my eyes (i still remember her look) and said, gently, "it's not necessary to be afraid". and then she walked with me, for nearly half an hour, to the taxi stand. i had no idea where i was and i don't know how i would have found it without her. we didn't really say another word, i just followed her until we saw the lights. i thanked her and she accepted it, walked away and disappeared. i still get a little teary-eyed and shaky when i think about this, because that is the closest i've ever come to thinking that maybe i do have a guardian angel, after all. but either way, it's a comforting thing to know that there is such a wealth of kindness out there, somewhere. thank you, mysterious woman, whereever you are.
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