Don’t be the last person|آخرین نفر نباش

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“113th story”

First published: Oct.17.2019

In the 1960s Barbara was driving on a very stormy night. She was exhausted and hungry when she felt a flat tire. Barbara parked beside the road and stood by her car for help.

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She waved to every vehicle that was passing, but none of them stopped to help Barbara. She was there for almost an hour, and it was freezing when a rusty old car parked behind her car.

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A young man walked out of the vehicle; Barbara got a little scared. The young man said: “It is frigid, go and sit in the car while I change the tire.”

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Barbara got very happy. When the young man changed the tire knocked on the window, Barbara walked out of her car, thanked him, and handed him a bill of fifty.

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The young man refused and said: “I didn’t do it for money, just promise to pass the help.”

Barbara went to a diner to eat that night. The waitress was a pregnant young girl.

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Barbara ordered her food and asked for the bill. The waitress left it on the table, and the amount was around twenty dollars.

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When the waitress wanted to collect the money saw a hundred-dollar bill with a note saying: “The rest of the money is for you. I know it is tough to work when you are carrying a child. A young man told me tonight –Don’t be the last person to help others.-“

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When the young girl went home and showed her husband the note and thanked God for the help. The young man wiped his tears and said: “She didn’t break her promise.”

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117 comments ›

  1. Indira
    October 17, 2019 • 8:18 am

    Great message!
    And I am not the last person here 😀 😀

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  3. Saba,NiazSiddique
    October 17, 2019 • 8:30 am

    That’s a beautiful story, Ma’am 💕💕

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  4. Johnzelle Anderson
    October 17, 2019 • 8:55 am

    Beautiful!

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  5. Atul Depak
    October 17, 2019 • 9:01 am

    beautiful message!

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  6. hassanmosleh
    October 17, 2019 • 9:22 am

    Great story and what an interesting and emotional end thanks for sharing.

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  7. padmajaramesh
    October 17, 2019 • 9:23 am

    Salute to mankind 🙌✌️👌👍

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  8. nimmi gangadharan
    October 17, 2019 • 9:49 am

    It’s all about giving & taking…
    Such a beautiful note
    😊😊❤️

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  9. Williams Jones
    October 17, 2019 • 10:53 am

    Fantansic Great story Love to hear more from you thanks.

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  10. janetsm
    October 17, 2019 • 11:43 am

    What a lovely story! I didn’t see the ending coming. Great writing, Laleh!

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  12. Invisibly Me
    October 17, 2019 • 1:20 pm

    Such a sweet tale that I think perfectly captures the notion of ‘what goes around comes around’, and what good you put out into the world will come back to you if you open your heart. Lovely, Laleh. xx

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  13. Rosaliene Bacchus
    October 17, 2019 • 1:32 pm

    Laleh, you’ve done it again! What a touching story of kindness extended to a stranger with no strings attached! Throughout my journey through life, I’ve learned time and time again that the good we do come back to us in the most unexpected ways and from the most unlikely people.

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  15. Leonie M.
    October 17, 2019 • 3:38 pm

    Amazing story. Thank you for sharing.

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  16. Dewin Nefol
    October 17, 2019 • 5:49 pm

    Hey Laleh, how are you?

    A story such as this readily restores my faith in human nature: that when we give unconditionally the reward for our kindness is returned exponentially. What we each give is never about equal amounts but more about equal sacrifice 😀

    Another little gem of a story to brighten up our day, thank you Laleh.

    Namaste,

    DN

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  17. anne leueen
    October 17, 2019 • 8:43 pm

    Beautiful! This story is about the best of human kind. So often the news is filled with the worst of it.

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  18. www.corneliaweber-photography.com
    October 17, 2019 • 11:23 pm

    Receiving and giving is a wonderful gift, they marry each other.

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  19. Warren Richards
    October 17, 2019 • 11:24 pm

    A wonderful story of people caring for people! A lovely share, Laleh!

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  22. inhiscare753
    October 18, 2019 • 11:30 am

    Laleh this is a wonderful message, created beautifully. It is a blessing to help others, it is an expression that can travel the miles and make a huge impact. The young man took the time and stopped, rendered his service. Sowing seeds of love, kindness and service. He wanted nothing, but for her to pay it forward, to give and sow into another. He was blessed, It came around full circle.

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  24. Ultra
    October 18, 2019 • 4:45 pm

    As always, you share love, goodness and good works with others. If all people were like that, the world would be even more beautiful.
    best regards

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  25. Anna Waldherr
    October 20, 2019 • 3:42 am

    Beautiful. If only we would all remember to pass kindness forward. ❤

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  26. berinaberrry
    October 20, 2019 • 8:15 am

    I love stories about kindness. This is goooood. I shared it.

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  30. usfman
    October 22, 2019 • 4:41 pm

    To me, this is equally a story about trust of strangers.

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  32. loujen haxm'Yor
    October 25, 2019 • 4:37 pm

    Another surprising ending. Loved it!

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  33. stopociechblog
    November 8, 2019 • 2:03 am

    We need such stories. Wonderful!

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  35. Sadje
    April 28, 2022 • 8:32 am

    What a lovely story Laleh

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  37. utahan15
    April 28, 2022 • 12:48 pm

    pay it forward
    not to one you owe
    nor anyone you know

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  39. Lokesh Sastya
    April 28, 2022 • 10:31 pm

    Certainly I would do that. 😃

    Don’t be the last person to help others.

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  40. Carolyn Page
    April 29, 2022 • 2:25 am

    A very beautiful story. The heart truly lifts!
    xoxoxo

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  41. Unicorn Dreaming
    April 29, 2022 • 6:35 am

    Lovely story.. thank you.. 💛🌻💛

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  42. Cindy Georgakas
    May 1, 2022 • 10:59 am

    Such a lovely heartfelt story Laleh! I used to pay for the car behind me on the bridge toll but now it’s automated!🤷‍♀️💕

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  43. Alexander Lautsyus
    May 2, 2022 • 7:34 am

    Great example how people have to behave to each other!

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  44. bigskybuckeye
    May 2, 2022 • 3:28 pm

    Laleh, I can feel the emotion present at the end of the story. Inspiring example of “paying forward.”

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  45. forresting365
    May 2, 2022 • 6:15 pm

    This is so very sweet, Laleh! Thank You!!! 💕

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  46. Kally
    May 5, 2022 • 10:06 am

    You’ve a talent for writing beautiful stories.

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