Grab your pillow and blanket...it's story time!!!
I have a feeling this will be a family favorite!
Let me tell you a story:
Not long ago, a 19 year old girl and her father
were driving down a residential road in a small suburban town.
With the radio playing their favorite tunes, they were on a quest to accomplish the errands they had been assigned. Their favorite pastime, listening to music, was interrupted by the flashing lights and dreaded siren of a police officer.
Pulling over, the girl braced herself for the news; she was speeding and would receive a citation.
Certainly not the least bit happy, she drove off with a green paper in hand - a speeding ticket. The father tried to cheer up his daughter with a berry smoothie from Costco and jovial conversation.
The frustration slowly began to dissipate.
Driving towards home, they noticed a police car on the side of the road. Looking closely, they realized it was the vehicle of the same police officer that pulled her over. The officer was changing a flat tire on his squad car.
The girl started laughing. The father suggested they turn around and offer to help.
They got our of the car and approached the officer. Their offer of assistance was appreciated and noted by the man, but he was almost finished with the task at hand. The father and daughter returned to the car. Just moments later, the police officer appeared at the girl's window.
Rolling it down, she was surprised to hear the officer say, "I like to reward good behavior. Can I have that citation back?"
The girl and her father were shocked. Yes, he could certainly have the ticket back! The police officer thanked them for their goodness and walked away, ripping up the dreaded green document. Completely speechless, they drove off laughing but grateful for their good fortune and sweet "justice".
Moral of the Story: Always show kindness, no matter who it is. You never know when some sweet "justice" will come 'round.
More to Come...but until then, Stick-to-it!
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