“127th story”
First published: Jan.30.2020
It was a Friday and all the high school kids were waiting for the bell to ring. They all were thinking about how to spend their weekend.
Mike walked off school with a handful of books and looked like he had a cumbersome backpack. His thick glasses were slipping on his nose and he was struggling to carry those extra loads.
Mike’s weird act drew John’s attention. John was a good student with good grades too, but a fun one. While John was secretly staring at Mike, some kids pushed Mike purposely and threw him with all his unnecessary loads on the asphalt.
John couldn’t help it and ran to Mike and helped him pick up his books.
John said: “Dude, are you sure you need all these books over one weekend? You have to bring them back on Monday again. Next time leave some in your locker. Let me walk with you to your place to help you carry some.”
Mike quietly said: “Thank you.”
John asked for Mike’s address and realized they lived on the same street.
John said: “Oh, that’s strange. I haven’t seen you in the neighbourhood before. If you like, we can leave your books at your place and go to my home to play video games.”
Mike liked the idea. He opened his house’s front door, put the books down, and yelled: “Mom, Dad, I’m going to John’s house at number thirty-four to play video games.”
Three years passed, and it was time for the graduation party, and the best student had to make a speech. John and Mike stayed best friends all these years and had the best marks, but Mike was the one with a higher score to make the speech.
The part of Mike’s speech that made John and some other kids and parents cry was:
“That Friday in my first year of high school, I cleaned all my lockers so my parents wouldn’t have to do that after I was gone. I thought starting high school would be different, but I still was bullied by other kids. No one would like to be a friend with a loser, because their reputation was crucial. But John saved me that Friday. I was going home to commit suicide and end this miserable life. John changed my life and I promise I will stay strong and never give up hope.”
That’s a wonderful story Ma’am.
We cannot imagine how our little attention can save someone’s life and in a same way our little bad act can devastate one’s feelings.
Thanks so much Saba, yes we can make a difference indeed. Little by little we may be able to make huge changes in others lives.🌷
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What a powerful post. It brought me to tears. Just one small act of kindness can change someone’s life.
You have a kind heart Mary dear. Thanks for sharing your comment.❤️
Wow, an eye opener for sure, we really have to wake up from ourselves and become our brothers’ keepers.
Wish we could pay more attention to others. Thanks so much sweetheart.❤️
Amen❤️
Thanks so much dear.🌹
Nicely pinned, Mike owes John for the rest of his life.
Love you.❤️
Reblogged this on Blue Dragon Journal.
Thanks so much Eliza dear.❤️
So warm and touchy. One who has a real friend in need is a rich man indeed. Great story, dear! :*
Appreciate your kind visit my dear friend.❤️
A little gesture of help and kindness can safe a life… We should always have that in our minds and hearts.
Thank you for that remarkable story, Laleh. <3
Thank you my dear for always spreading your kind words, means a lot.❤️
as per joe walsh
you never know
the book of someone said so
Appreciate it.🌹
A beautiful story about the change one person can make in the life of another. Bullies are the real losers in life.
Thanks Rosaliene dear, true just a little attention can make a huge difference.❤️
So powerful and encouraging! Thank you Laleh.
Thanks to you my dear friend for reading and commenting.❤️
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I love this story!
I had a similar experience. I’ll probably write about it soon. Thanks for the inspiration. 😉
Thanks so much for reading dear. Great to spread words.❤️
Having compassion for one another is the Truth to practice of our being on this earth.
We all need to be kind to each other. We need one another. Thanks azizam.❤️
Beautiful story .♥️
Thanks Crissy sweetheart.❤️
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So true. Many suicidal attempts were stopped by empathic people.
It’s a very sad situation, as I have experienced in my life- every detail is in my book. Thanks dear.🌹
I love this story! A gesture of kindness, does indeed, save lives. Bullying and cyber-bullying in schools has reached drastic proportions.
Yes it’s very sad how could people raise such cruel kids to bully others. Thanks sweetheart.🌹
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This made me cry, too, Laleh. <3
You’re a sweetheart my dear.❤️
A very moving story. Thank you for sharing this.
Thanks for reading, appreciate your comment.❤️
Amazing story with an ending I wasn’t expecting.
Thanks so much sweetheart for reading.❤️
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Thanks sweetheart.❤️
We live on an ultra competitive culture. So very rarely in my teaching career had I seen one teen care for another in need this way. It’s thus nice to read of the exception to this rule here.
What an important job you have, and truly you’re right no one cares. That’s so unfortunate. Appreciate your comment.❤️
Great story
Kind regards,
Thank you dear Rob.
Touching 🕴💏
Thanks dear.🌷
Nice writing, I really like it
You’re amazing. Thanks sweetheart.🌷
Reblogged this on Ned Hamson's Second Line View of the News.
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What a beautiful story
Thanks a million dear.🌷
oh what a moving story Laleh. 💖💖💖
Thanks so much Cindy, you’re always super kind.💕😘😍
You’re so welcome.. because you’re super duper kind and talented! 💖
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Such an amazing and inspiring story.
Thanks Anita
You’re super kind.❤️
Our culture of violence needs to end and this story provides some hope for that to happen.
Unfortunately there are so many things that needs to be changed in our culture. Hopefully new generations will be more updated and smart. Thanks.🙏
I’m sad to read your country supports Russia in Ukraine War. Is that accurate to you?
Our government has been the worst that happened to my beautiful country and people. They do any crime just to stay in power.🥺
Heartfelt story! The emotional ending takes me back to my teaching tenure of long ago. We lost a high school student to suicide just a few weeks into the new year. I will never forget.
That’s a very hard and sad situation. I’m sorry to hear that.🌷
Indeed. Thank You for the reminder, beautiful Laleh!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Appreciate your kindness dear.💕💕💕
This is an engaging story about the promise of friendship. Thank you.
Thanks a million dear.🙏
Sometimes somebody’s ordinary deed can make huge changes in the other person life. As usual, Laleh, your story cannot leave indifferent.
You’re super kind. Thanks 🙏
A sober reminder of how fragile a young mind can be. A heart wrenching story with a happy ending, thank God!
Appreciate your kindness dear.❤️