Article Contributed on: 12/29/2006 4:12:41 PM
Don't believe it when someone says that high school kids don't care about anyone but themselves.
Because of the crappy plowing job our homeowner's sssociation has done in our neighborhood, I got our minivan stuck in a snow drift at the entrance to our cul-de-sac. Yes, I know I shouldn't have gone anywhere, but Austin had a dental appointment.
I drove and Sam pushed, but eventually we were forced to give up. The van was in a snow drift. A few minutes later, a boy came to our door to ask if he and his buddies could help us. My husband and I couldn't believe our good fortune when we looked out at the 3 teens by our van.
After 20 minutes of pushing our van in circles, digging the snow out from under the thing and finally getting the van out, I could have hugged each of them as my husband drove the van into the garage. Instead, I pressed some cash into the hand of one of them, who didn't really want to take it.
I don't know their names. I only know that 2 of them are State Wresting Champs at Ponderosa.
These boys--no young men--need to know how much we appreciate them! I can only hope my boys learn from your example!
So, THANK YOU whoever you are!