One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way through school, found he had only one thin dime left, and he was hungry. He decided to ask for a meal at the next house. However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so brought him a large glass of milk.
He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I owe you?” “You don’t owe me anything,” she replied. “Mother has taught us never to accept pay for a kindness.” He said, “Then I thank you from my heart.”As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger physically, but his faith in God and man was stronger too.
Year’s later that young woman became critically ill. The local doctors were baffled. They finally sent her to the big city, where they called in specialists to study her rare disease. Dr. Howard Kelly who was well known consultant now was called in . When he heard the name of the town she came from, something stirred within. Dressed in his doctor’s gown he went in to see her. He recognized her at once. He went back to the consultation room determined to do his best to save her life. From that day he gave special attention to her.
After a long struggle, the battle was won. Dr. Kelly requested the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it, then wrote something on the edge and the bill was sent to her room. She feared to open it, for she was sure it would take the rest of her life to pay for it all. Finally she looked . A hand written scribble on the side of the bill caught her attention.
It read ” Paid in full with one glass of milk“
Signed, Dr. Howard Kelly.
omg… I love this story.. <3
Too beautiful for words!!
Oh so beautiful story. I wish everyone would be generous like that. <3
Nice!
I love this one…because I always remember people who are rude…so I need to now appreciate people who are nice!!!
Love the beautiful true life story. Fortunately I have had occasions to come across some persons with divine souls, despite the fact that all around us is a pessimistic environment of selfishness, meanness and falsity. Yet the rare ones that stand out as pure of soul, such kind kindle spark of hope for humanity.
nice, i’m touch
awhh.. <3
AWESOM…
Happy ending no bill but the love n caring for others.
Beautiful story!
Lovely
The song says butter milk. Love the song and the story.
Superb ….tears in my eyes!
Beautiful!
Beautiful
love it Jana I do believe in Karma what goes around comes around, this says it all.
A beautiful story that touched my heart. Its always good to be kind.
i love it waaau,so it’s true that what goes around comes around.
He who gives help shall receive help when he’s in most need for it….
love the story