I encountered a situation last week at a local grocery store parking lot in Dexter where I ended up playing the role of the good Samaritan. I was standing in the parking lot unloading my returnables into a cart when I noticed a womans billfold in the grocery cart next to mine. I was kind of shocked to see this and thought, "...oh I bet this person is really freaking out right now that they cannot find their wallet". So, I opened it to try to find some identification so I could return it to the owner. There was a I.D. along with cash, credit cards and other important information - but no telephone number to reach the lady. I thought about what would be the best decision to make sure this individual got their wallet back with all of its contents, so I decided to go into the store where I knew the manager well to see if she may of knew the woman. To my surprise the manager not only knew her, but said she does this on a regular basis (very forgetful, I guess) and it usually takes a few days before she realizes that its missing! Anyhow, the manager assured me she would contact the owner and return the wallet and its content to the owner.

 

I went to bed that night glad I was able to help someone out and be a good Samaritan. Has anyone else been able to play this role lately in life? I told this story to my brother and he said the same thing happened to a friend recently and his wallet was returned to him in the mail with his ID. and some other content, but his cash was missing. I guess he was not as lucky as this lady.

 
Posted by Chris Glahn on 01/25/2009 10:14 AM   Comments (4)   Found Cash in the ActiveRain Channel   dexter, michigan, grocery, credit card, cash, money, wallet, glahn  
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JAN
25
2009

What a fortunate situation! I am sure that the owner was very thankful for your honesty. What comes around, goes around!
2:08pm • #1
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Chris, I think what you did is very admirable. Thank you for being a white hat kinda guy.

Later in the rain~Deb
9:28pm • #2

If only everyone was as honest as you! Nothing beats going to sleep knowing you did good!!!

Bonnie

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I agree with Bonnie above. It could be a much different world. How wonderful would that be?
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