Let's Talk Kids: "The Good Samaritan Impact"

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It was a truly lousy day at the Osman house. Every member of the family was at a different stage of whatever bug had infested itself in their respiratory tracts. After a long day of sniffling and whining, bedtime had finally arrived. Just as Mom and Dad were tucking the little ones into bed, the doorbell rang. Dad ran to answer it but was perplexed to find no one standing there. About to go back inside, he glanced down to find a Get Well Basket left on the porch. Amazed, he carried it back upstairs where the tucking-in was in process. Mom and Dad searched the gift in earnest for a card, but found no clue as to the giver’s identity. The gift was bestowed by some anonymous friend who knew of their difficulty. That gift overhauled the entire day as the family basked in the outrageous kindness of the unknown giver. This benefactor created a whole series of impacts beyond the joy of simply providing some sweet small gifts. He or she gave something bigger than could ever fit in a basket. The