:)

[A.J. Hall]

We all know or knew someone like this!!

One day, when I was a freshman in high school,
I saw a kid from my class was walking home from school.
His name was Kyle.
It looked like he was carrying all of his books.
I thought to myself, 'Why would anyone bring home all
his books on a Friday?
He must really be a nerd.'
I had quite a weekend planned (parties and a football game
with my friends tomorrow afternoon), so I shrugged my shoulders
and went on.
As I was walking, I saw a bunch of kids running toward him.
They ran at him, knocking all his books out of his arms and
tripping him so he landed in the dirt.
His glasses went flying, and I saw them land in the grass
about ten feet from him.
He looked up and I saw this terrible sadness in his eyes.
My heart went out to him. So, I jogged over to him as he
crawled around looking for his glasses, and I saw a tear in his eye.
As I handed him his glasses, I said, 'Those guys are
jerks. They really should get lives.'
He looked at me and said, 'Hey thanks!'
There was a big smile on his face. It was one of those
smiles that showed real gratitude.
I helped him pick up his books, and asked him where he
lived. As it turned out, he lived near me, so I asked him why
I had never seen him before.
He said he had gone to private school before now.
I would have never hung out with a private school kid before.
We talked all the way home, and I carried some of his
books. He turned out to be a pretty cool kid. I asked him if he
wanted to play a little football with my friends
He said yes.
We hung out all weekend and the more I got to know Kyle,
the more I liked him, and my friends thought the same of him.
Monday morning came, and there was Kyle with the huge stack
of books again.
I stopped him and said, 'Boy, you are gonna really build some serious
muscles with this pile of books everyday!
'He just laughed and handed me half the books.
Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends..
When we were seniors we began to think about college.
Kyle decided on Georgetown and I was going to Duke.
I knew that we would always be friends, that the miles
would never be a problem.
He was going to be a doctor and I was going for business on
a football scholarship.
Kyle was valedictorian of our class. I teased him all the
time about being a nerd.
He had to prepare a speech for graduation. I was so glad it
wasn't me having to get up there and speak .
Graduation day, I saw Kyle.. He looked great. He was one of
those guys that really found himself during high school. He filled
out and actually looked good in glasses.
He had more dates than I had and all the girls loved him.
Boy, sometimes I was jealous! Today was one of those days.
I could see that he was nervous about his speech. So, I
smacked him on the back and said, 'Hey, big guy, you'll be great!'
He looked at me with one of those looks (the really
grateful one) and smiled.
'Thanks,' he said.
As he started his speech, he cleared his throat, and began:
'Graduation is a time to thank those who helped you
make it through those tough years. Your parents, your teachers,
your siblings, maybe a coach...but mostly your friends...
I am here to tell all of you that being a friend to someone
is the best gift you can give them. I am going to tell you a story.'
I just looked at my friend with disbelief as he told the
story of the first day we met. He had planned to kill
himself over the weekend. He talked of how he had cleaned out
his locker so his Mom wouldn't have to do it later and was carrying
his stuff home. He looked hard at me and gave me a little smile.
'Thankfully, I was saved. My friend saved me from doing
the unspeakable.'
I heard the gasp go through the crowd as this handsome,
popular boy told us all about his weakest moment. I saw his
Mom and dad looking at me and smiling that same grateful smile.
Not until that moment did I realize it's depth.
Never underestimate the power of your actions. With one
small gesture you can change a person's life. For better or for worse.
God puts us all in each others lives to impact one another
in some way.
Look for God in others.

'Friends are
angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble
remembering how to fly.'
There is no beginning or end.. Yesterday is history.
Tomorrow is a mystery.
Today is a gift.

[A.J. Hall]

Just thought I'd share this

[Bigdaddy]

good story & i have a few friends id walk through fire for!

[A.J. Hall]

Yea man me too. Nothing like some good o'le buddys.

[PathWayMan]

Hell Yea !!! great story

[SteveP612]

good story & i have a few friends id walk through fire for!

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[~SwampRAT~]

might be a dumb question, but was this really you and your friend? i was just wondering if it was a true tale or something that someone thought up just to make others feel good. none the less, a really touching story!

[A.J. Hall]

No its not me and my friend. But for the past few years I always got this email around Christmas time but never shared it. I do believe its true because I have heard of it being given at speechs, assemblys and such. Yes, it is a very good story.
Im sure somewhere this has happend. I just wish there were more people like this on earth. But I guess God sends angels like this boy to people that need them the most.

[HeatherLuvsMud]

That is a great story! There is nothing that beats a true friend.

[Squirell]

Got this in a email around thanksgiving real good story with truth behind it.

[Ranger Dave]

good story & i have a few friends id walk through fire for!

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everyone  is  here for a reason.   you  just never  now what it is

[catfish]

  good story, never know what littel things you do can do for a person

[Orangecrush]

Good story, Thanks for sharing!

[BIG DOG]

YA REAL NICE   EVERYDAY   THIS HAPPENS           SOUNDS LIKE WE ALL ARE LUCKY        WE GOT A FEW FRIENDS THAT WILL GO THE DISTANCE             

[KORNBREAD]

good story & i have a few friends id walk through fire for!

[Brown Cow]

good story & i have a few friends id walk through fire for!

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[TBigLug]

A story everyone could learn a little from. Thanks for sharing it.

[slymer]

Yes that is a very touching story. Everybody need's a friend to look out for them.

[motersports3211]

great story. it sure does change the view on some things. Thanks.

[RIP_K52007]

YA REAL NICE   EVERYDAY   THIS HAPPENS           SOUNDS LIKE WE ALL ARE LUCKY        WE GOT A FEW FRIENDS THAT WILL GO THE DISTANCE            

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its easy to find your real friends. Call'em when you really need help see who does. I can tell ya I thought I had more than I really do.