Tuesday, 14 June 2016

Turkey's Foot



“During a severe storm a ship was in distress. A rowboat went out to rescue the crew. The rowboat was too small to take them all in one trip. One man had to stay behind. When the rescuers made it back to the beach, the captain of the coast guard asked for volunteers to make a second trip. Among those who stepped forward was a nineteen-year-old named Hans. His mother panicked and said, ‘Hans, please don’t go. Your father died at sea when you were four and your brother Pete is missing at sea. You’re the only son left to me!’ But Hans said, ‘Mom, I have to do it. It’s my duty.’ Hans boarded the rowing boat, took the oars, and disappeared into the night. After more than an hour the rowboat came into sight again. The captain called out, ‘Did you save him?’ Hans shouted back, ‘Yes! Tell Mother it’s my brother Pete!’” – From You Never Know Who You May Save, Jacob de Jager

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