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Offline Pablo de Fleurs

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And, in the Midst of it All...there's this.
« on: December 01, 2013, 02:46:16 PM »
A Man Stole This Woman’s Wallet, and You Won’t Believe What Happened Next
By Ellen's Good News | The Good News – Tue, Oct 22, 2013 2:14 PM EDT

Jessica Eaves from Guthrie, Oklahoma recently had her wallet stolen by a man while she was grocery shopping. Most people in that situation would immediately get the authorities involved, but she found a way to resolve her problem herself.

 "I saw this gentleman down the aisle from me," Jessica tells us. "He walked behind me, and when I got a couple of aisles over, I realized my wallet was gone."

"I spotted him in a crowded aisle and approached him," she continues. "I'm a pretty out-there personality, but I was quiet and calm."

"I said to him, 'I think you have something of mine. I'm gonna give you a choice. You can either give me my wallet and I'll forgive you right now, and I'll even take you to the front and pay for your groceries."

The alternative? Jessica reporting him to the police.

"He reached into his hoodie pocket and gave me my wallet," she recalls, adding that the man was extremely grateful for her help and forgiveness.

"He started crying when we walked up to the front," she says. "He said he was sorry about 20 times by the time we went from the pickle aisle to the front. He told me he was desperate."

She spent $27 on his groceries, which included milk, bread, bologna, crackers, soup and cheese. "The last thing he said was, 'I'll never forget tonight. I'm broke, I have kids, I'm embarrassed and I'm sorry.'"

"Some people are critical because I didn't turn him in, but sometimes all you need is a second chance," she adds.

This generosity and desire to help others is a major part of Jessica's life. Though she's a full-time college student, United Way employee, wife and mother of four, she still finds time to work with the Christian Outreach in her community and spends up to 12 hours per week volunteering.

Says Jessica, "My brother and I lost my dad to suicide when I was seven, and I remember him telling me years ago that no matter what I become in life, to always, always be kind."

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Re: And, in the Midst of it All...there's this.
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2013, 05:07:15 PM »
Very nice
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Re: And, in the Midst of it All...there's this.
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2013, 06:38:29 PM »
Forgiveness is a principle that when applied, yields rewards that are most unexpected. I'm happy that this woman's kind heart was repaid with a soft heart. Perhaps the man will see the error of his ways reflected in her kindness, and make genuine change in his life.
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Re: And, in the Midst of it All...there's this.
« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2013, 07:33:24 PM »
The amazing part about forgiveness is that its effect is greater on the person giving forgiveness rather than the person receiving. Also, there are times when forgiving someone will not change the objects heart, and may seem a waste of time. Except that letting go and forgiving someone has tremendous value to the quality of one's spiritual life.
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Re: And, in the Midst of it All...there's this.
« Reply #4 on: December 01, 2013, 07:36:59 PM »
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Re: And, in the Midst of it All...there's this.
« Reply #5 on: December 01, 2013, 08:44:32 PM »
Quote from: BigAlSouth on December 01, 2013, 07:33:24 PM
The amazing part about forgiveness is that its effect is greater on the person giving forgiveness rather than the person receiving. Also, there are times when forgiving someone will not change the objects heart, and may seem a waste of time. Except that letting go and forgiving someone has tremendous value to the quality of one's spiritual life.

I read Charles Stanley's 'Forgiveness' - many years ago, Al - & that was the crux of the book's message - especially with deep hurts over years (e.g. abusive parents, spouses, children, etc.) - it frees one to move on...whether or not the one forgiven chooses to do so. Some people get angry with you for forgiving them...as if they want to remain locked in the battle...OR that admitting their own part in the matter is not an activity in which they wish to engage.
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Re: And, in the Midst of it All...there's this.
« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2013, 02:30:08 AM »
Quote from: IronDioPriest on December 01, 2013, 06:38:29 PM
Perhaps the man will see the error of his ways reflected in her kindness, and make genuine change in his life.

I've seen examples of just this thing. Humbling, to say the least.
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Re: And, in the Midst of it All...there's this.
« Reply #7 on: December 02, 2013, 06:56:33 AM »
Quote from: AlanS on December 02, 2013, 02:30:08 AM
Quote from: IronDioPriest on December 01, 2013, 06:38:29 PM
Perhaps the man will see the error of his ways reflected in her kindness, and make genuine change in his life.

I've seen examples of just this thing. Humbling, to say the least.

Me too. Many years ago, a friend of mine was forgiven by his wife for an unspeakable sin against their marriage, and it changed his life and his attitude, forever.
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Re: And, in the Midst of it All...there's this.
« Reply #8 on: December 02, 2013, 07:08:30 AM »
Perhaps I am reading some gender bias into this, but if a male was involved in this...like me...not sure the offer and outcome would be quite the same...

I have no problem though with people being nicer than I.
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Re: And, in the Midst of it All...there's this.
« Reply #9 on: December 02, 2013, 09:55:16 AM »
Quote from: Libertas on December 02, 2013, 07:08:30 AM
Perhaps I am reading some gender bias into this, but if a male was involved in this...like me...not sure the offer and outcome would be quite the same...

I have no problem though with people being nicer than I.

I have no idea how I would have responded, either. I would like to think I would do the better option since there was no life threatening altercation. But...who knows?
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Re: And, in the Midst of it All...there's this.
« Reply #10 on: December 02, 2013, 08:00:58 PM »
Quote from: Libertas on December 02, 2013, 07:08:30 AM
Perhaps I am reading some gender bias into this, but if a male was involved in this...like me...not sure the offer and outcome would be quite the same...

I have no problem though with people being nicer than I.
I know what you mean.
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