The following is a story requested by Wess Stafford of Compassion International requesting people tell stories about a time when an adult encouraged you as a child. A moment that has stayed with you. It is part of the push to get adults to make a difference in childrens' lives. See the whole story here.
During my junior year in high school, I ran for a position that required a certain number of support signatures before I could even get my name on the ballot.
Approaching me for another reason, my adviser (who now lets me call him by his first name) saw the petition in my hand. He grabbed it from me and reached to his breast pocket for a pen.
“Can I sign this?” he offered.
I was taken aback. We were told a signature would require a polite, well-timed request followed by a semi-brief interview. Brian asked me if he could sign my paper not vice versa.
“I’m not even going to ask you those silly questions. I know your heart is always in the right place.”
Woah!
If I wasn’t caught off guard before, I was then.
“Your heart is always in the right place.”
Always?
I might have chosen “sometimes,” “periodically,” or “occasionally.” Yeah, those would definitely be more accurate. But no, he said “always.”
“Your heart is always in the right place.”
While I still don’t quite believe that statement, it was wonderful encouragement at that time and has been an excellent challenge since then.
I would love to hear your stories about some encouragement you received from an adult! Little moments matter, especially to little people.
<>< Katie
1 comment:
Awww, that's so cool!
My story is coming, but I had to comment on yours first!
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