mitzy Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 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. You now have two choices, you can : 1) Pass this on to your friends or 2) Delete it and act like it didn't touch your heart. As you can see, I took choice number 1. '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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitzy Posted May 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Sorry there so many spaces Copied it from my email im sure it werent like that, oh well lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Nice story, shame it probably didn't happen though. http://www.snopes.com/glurge/kyle.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 This is chainmail BS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitzy Posted May 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 This is chainmail BS I got it in my email, I don't normally pass it on but i liked the story weather it true or not but I am thinking there is always some kids at school that somebody hates or hated but you never know , could of made a difference to have a friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broms2 Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 sometimes chain mail even if not true is still good made me think...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 there will always be bullies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 The sad thing for me is, my mate, named kyle and pretty much fitting that discription, glasses and all, actually did it. I lost a really great mate. Makes me think to myself now, where the hell was i when he needed us. :evil: Taught me many lessons of life he did.I sort of went off the deep end, but it really made me realise how cruel life can be. Rest in peace Kyle Edwards 1981-1998 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 that happened to a friend last year ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 I propose that posting chain emails be a bannable offense. :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitzy Posted May 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Sorry to hear about yours friends Adodge and supasi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitzy Posted May 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 I propose that posting chain emails be a bannable offense. :evil: Ira no one said you had to read it, some people will enjoy the story and it does make you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 for a chain email it makes you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinytawnykitten Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Should being intolerant be a bannable offense too? :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitzy Posted May 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 I normally hate chain emails but this did get to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumzy50 Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Good on you Melissa,best chain mail ive ever read,It really makes you think and has touched my heart,and will touch mothers who face this sort of thing with their children,and in a good way.mumzy50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinytawnykitten Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Good on you Melissa,best chain mail ive ever read,It really makes you think and has touched my heart,and will touch mothers who face this sort of thing with their children,and in a good way.mumzy50 Totally true, my son is coming up to school age in the next year and the thought of bullying terrifies me and make me want to home-school him and keep him wrapped in cotton-wool. We can only hope they make friends who are caring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowfax Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 it seems to be alot worse than it was when i was at school. My kids changed schools about 6 weeks ago because of the rubbish going on at their old school, i was in the headmasters office ever week & there was always an answer for everything, " it was an accident" even tho id seen what happened, " im sorry but the boy dosen't speak english & wont understand if i try telling him he can beat other kids with sticks" after my son had a boy trying to strangle him he was told " your not allowed in the office go out side & play" this was ongoing for both of my kids & nothing was ever done, it was at the point of my son crying that he didnt want to go to school & wetting his bed at night. He wasn't being picked on its just they way the school is. Ive spoken to so many other parents moving their kids to other schools, 1 was even selling their house so they could be in a different school zone. 1 had her son beaten up & he had to go to the doctor & when she asked what was going to happen to the 3 boys that had done it she was told " its not your business." The crap kids have to put up with now is unreal & i can see the teen suicide rate only going up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumzy50 Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 You right it is getting worse.But it is not just the schools problem,its up to us as will,to teach our children to except others that might be different.To also teach them this is not on.mumzy50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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