A glass of Milk

One day, a poor boy, who was selling goods from door to door topay his way through school, found he had only one thin dimeleft, and he was hungry. He decided he would ask for a meal atthe next house. However, he lost his nerve when a lovely youngwoman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drinkof water. She thought he looked hungry so she brought him alarge glass of milk.

He drank it slowly, and then asked, How much do I owe you? "Youdon't owe me anything," she replied. "Mother has taught usnever to accept pay for a kindness."

He said... "Then I thank you from my heart."

As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt strongerphysically, but his faith in God and man was stronger also. Hehad been ready to give up and quit.

Dr. Howard Kelly was called in for the consultation. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Immediately he rose and went down the hall of the hospital to her room.

Dressed in his doctor's gown he went in to see her. He recognized her at once.

He went back to the consultation room determined to do his bestto save her life. From that day he gave special attention toher case.

After a long struggle, the battle was won.

Dr. Kelly requested the business office to pass the final billto him for approval. He looked at it, then wrote something onthe edge and the bill was sent to her room. She feared to openit, for she was sure it would take the rest of her life to payfor it all. Finally she looked, and something caught herattention on the side of the bill. She read these words.....

Tears of joy flooded her eyes as her happy heart prayed: "Thankyou, God , that Your love has spread through human hearts andhands."

There's a saying which goes something like this: "Bread cast onthe waters comes back to you. The good deed you do today maybenefit you or someone you love at the least expected time. Ifyou never see the deed again at least you will have made theworld a better place." And, after all, isn't that what life isall about?