Please speak slowly and clearly. Thanks!
In the past, President Lincoln often visited hospitals to talk with wounded solders for comfort and encouragement. Once, doctors were giving pain medication to a young soldier who was badly injured and near death. The president went over to his bedside and asked what he could do for him. The soldier obviously didn’t recognize him, and with some effort he was able to whisper, “Please write a letter to my grandmother.” The president strained to hear and write down the young main’s words exactly as spoken. After fifteen minutes, when the soldier was too sluggish to continue, the president signed the letter for him and added, “Written for Tom Jones by the president of the USA.” The young man requested to see the hand-written note, and was astonished when he discovered who wrote it. Despite his weakness, he grasped the president’s hand, and squeezed it to express his appreciation. Unfortunately, he and the medical team could not overcome the damage to his body.
In this world, some people are merciful, but others are unmerciful. However, everyone can get some inspiration from a generous act of kindness.
