Saying yes when it matters most!
Saying yes when it matters most!
Many years ago, when Henry Ford worked as a volunteer at a hospital, he got to know a little girl named Liz who was suffering from a rare and serious disease. Her only chance of recovery appeared to be a blood transfusion from her 5-year old brother, who had miraculously survived the same disease and had developed the antibodies needed to combat the illness.
The doctor explained the situation to her little brother, and asked the little boy if he would be willing to give his blood to his sister. The boy hesitated for only a moment and then taking a deep breath replied, "Yes, I'll do it if it will save her." His reply was instant with no hesitation and no delay. If the doctor had to wait further, the result would have been fatal indeed.
As the transfusion progressed, he lay in bed next to his sister and smiled, as we all did, seeing the color returning to her cheeks. Then his face grew pale and his smile faded.
He looked up at the doctor and asked with a trembling voice, "Will I start to die right away?" Being young, the little boy had misunderstood the doctor; he thought he was going to have to give his sister all of his blood in order to save her. Every one smiled at the end. He had saved his sister’s life and God saved his’.
Moral: Understanding and attitude, after all, is everything. How often have we reflected on our responses? A timely response counts, a delayed response serves no purpose. Have we taken a moment to Thank someone in gratitude, to say Sorry for hurting someone and above all, said Yes when asked to serve? Life is all about saying 'YES' when it matters most.
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