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To: E'Lane who wrote (247)1/20/2000 11:20:00 AM
From: William Brotherson  Read Replies (1) of 2590
 
Good Morning Everyone,

I'm not going to put a preamble to todays story because it speaks for itself.........loud and clear!!!

Todays Story:

The Little Red Wagon

My friend Gayle has been "living" with cancer for four
years and it is progressively getting worse. During a
conversation with another friend, Gayle expressed that one
of her childhood wishes was to have a red Radio Flyer wagon.
As a child she never received one because she believed that
if you told your birthday wish it wouldn't come true. I was
at an ice cream stand one day and in the window was a
miniature red Radio Flyer wagon that could be won in a
weekly drawing. Every time you made a purchase you could
fill out a ticket for a chance to win. After several weeks
and many ice cream cones, I didn't win. I got up the
courage to ask the person in charge if I could buy one. I
went to the window and as I began to tell my story, I could
feel my throat tighten and my eyes overflowed with tears.
Somehow I managed to explain my reason for wanting to
purchase the wagon, and after writing a check, I left
carrying it. The wagon was delivered the next day, and for
Gayle it was a dream come true. The following day I
received a letter that read:

Dear Bonnie,

Every once in a while there is an opportunity to
pass on a kindness - no questions asked. I lost my
parents to cancer six months apart from each other.
I cared for both of them but could not have done it
without the love and generosity of friends - friends
who care.

The best to you,
Norma

It was from the owner of the ice cream stand. Enclosed
was my uncashed check.

By Bonita L. Anticola

Have a great day all !!

wb
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