Pickup in the Rain

 

One night, at 11:30 p.m., an older African American 

Woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway 

Trying to endure a lashing rain storm.   Her car had 

Broken down and she desperately needed a ride. 

Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car. 

A young white man stopped to help her, generally 

Unheard of in those conflict-filled 1960's.   The man 

Took her to safety, helped her get assistance and 

Put her into a taxicab. 

She seemed to be in a big hurry, but wrote down his 

Address and thanked him.   Seven days went by and a 

Knock came on the man's door.   To his surprise, a 

Giant console color TV was delivered to his home.   

A Special note was attached. 

It read: 

"Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway 

The other night. The rain drenched not only my 

Clothes, but also my spirits.   Then you came along . . . 

Because of you, I was able to make it to my dying 

Husband's' bedside just before he passed away . . .   God Bless you 

for helping me and unselfishly serving others." 

Sincerely, 

Mrs. Nat King Cole.