So a few weeks ago - I was pumping in the very last of my gas budget into my car before payday. I wasn't entirely confident that this last tank would take me through the week - but more then once prayers have made those fumes last to the end.
So anyway - I finished pumping and as I walked back around the car to my side there was a gas gift card laying there on the ground. Without any thought or hesitation I took it inside and gave it to the attendant. My boys were with me and asked what I was doing. I told them and as I drove off I realized what could have been the irony of the situation. Thankfully enough - my parents taught me long ago to make all those kinds of decisions at a young age - so they never have to be made again. I thought about how if I hadn't that could have been a tough moment of decision - but instead I didn't even give a moment of consideration of what to do.
Thanks Mom and Dad! I hope my kids learn the same.
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I love this story. I have had so many chances to take little things like a gift card lying on the ground and I always return the item. Last week my wallet came up missing and some returned it to me with all the money still in it! So it was a wonderful teaching lesson for my kids!
Good for you!
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