One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way through school, found he had only one thin dime left, and he was hungry. He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house. However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door.
Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so brought him a large glass of milk.
He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I owe you?”
“You don’t owe me anything,” she replied. “Mother has taught us never to accept pay for a kindness.”
He said, “Then I thank you from my heart.”
As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger physically, but his faith in God and man was strong also. He had been ready to give up and quit.
Year’s later that young woman became critically ill. The local doctors were baffled. They finally sent her to the big city, where they called in specialists to study her rare disease.
Dr. Howard Kelly was called in for the consultation. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Immediately he rose and went down the hall of the hospital to her room.
Dressed in his doctor’s gown he went in to see her. He recognized her at once. He went back to the consultation room determined to do his best to save her life. From that day he gave special attention to the case.
After a long struggle, the battle was won. Dr. Kelly requested the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it, then wrote something on the edge and the bill was sent to her room.
She feared to open it, for she was sure it would take the rest of her life to pay for it all. Finally she looked, and something caught her attention on the side of the bill. She began to read the following words:
“Paid in full with one glass of milk”
Signed, Dr. Howard Kelly.
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Very good
It’s amazing.
I just posted in a Friendly Website regarding finding the man who sent me this story as it was deleted in my inbox.
But alas! Not even ten minutes, I found it.
God is great!
Thanks, Annie!
Great thankful lesson.
One good turn deserves another.
Wonderful story.
Thanx a lot
One little help save her life
Its very nice, I have read this earlier but still reading it again has the same effects of renewal “What u sow, so shall u reap” Good deed never go in vain even today.
It is a good lesson for kids “what you sow, so shall you reap”.
Really nice and makes me feel to be more giving to other.
I don’t really get the ending. Could someone explain it to me?
As always, great story..thanks for sharing it.
Great story, for one cup of milk he helped lot means how much we should be grateful to all mighty god, who has given a lot to our life.
A great life -inspiring story
@Anna, in the beginning of the storie a little boy was given a glass of milk by a stranger. The woman would not take payment from the boy. This boy grew up, finished school, and became a doctor.
Now the woman who gave him a glass of milk became sick. The doctor that took her case just so happened to be that very same little boy that she gave the milk to. Remember she would not take payment for her act of kindness? When she got the bill for all of her treatments, she saw that her act of kindness WAS REPAID back to her. The doctor basically was saying in that phrase “You helped me when I needed help, Now I am returning your kindness. Consider your bill paid in full with that glass of milk you gave to me years ago.”
I love it….
Hey. It is fantastic. I used the story for the yoga classes I used to attend every month which we used to discuss about some moral stories.
Fantastic motivational story. What goes around comes around.
This story tells us clearly that “Service to Man is Service to God”. We must first think that how we’re getting help in our tough times. That’s , We are not getting help from Man We are getting help from God through Man’s kind heart.If you see clearly We’re not getting help from everyone we expect to help us at times. But if you really believe in God and ask him for help then surely you’ll get it from somebody whom you may not known even before. That’s the simple logic which we can’t analyse and understand but can feel and realise………
It is a lovely and fantastic story. If we help someone then later when we are in trouble they will help us like this story…
I’ve learned from the story that never forget them who quenched your hunger.
It’s a real moral tale that every one needs to learn….. From simple morals like these only we can enjoy the seet fruits of life. My thanks for author.
It helped me, thank you so much!
Truly excellence.
It is a impressive story and leaves a strong impact upon the listeners.
It’s true when you help someone God will definetely help you sooner or later.
God is Great! Thanks to Dr. Kelly he remembered his kind friend and showed kindness in return, a great thing god has and he has gifted us also.
Thanks for the beautiful story.
It’s really touching the hearts.
Wow…it’s amazing story…
A wonderful and touching story. It compels me to share with all, a similar experience,a decade back.
It was a cold wintry mid night in Delhi. At a desolate spot, my two wheeler developed a snag. I could not fix it and was stranded.The roads were deserted. looking around for help, i spotted some people huddled around a bonfire, some 100 meters away. I dragged my scooter there and asked for a mechanic, if any, in the vicinity. An elderly looking gentleman from the group, sent a boy for a mechanic. The boy returned soon, only to tell the mechanic has gone somewhere and will come soon. Middle of the night, amongst strangers i had my own doubts and apprehensions, about the mechanic. What if he refuses to work so late at night. As for exhorbitant charges, I was willing to pay happily. It was not long before a thin built young boy came and asked the problem. He was the mechanic. He took over and spent app one hour to fix the problem. I profusely thanked him, and asked how much I owed him for the job. To my utter surprise, he refused any money. When I persisted, this apparently semiliterate MAN said politely: Earn I whole day. I need not work for money at this hour of the night. I came for the sake of humanity and I cannot charge for that.
I was dumbfounded but he did not, even, wait for my Thanks. I always keep him in my prayers. I pray may his tribe increase many fold and I be one of them.
God is great.
Thank you for sharing – It is hard to stay composed when one reads the scripted note… I pray to do the same!
A good story which teaches us to be kind.
Great! Made me cry!!!
It is a fabulous one. I never heard it before. I think that the doctor remembered the kindness of lady.
Very kind of you to send such a nice story.
A beautiful, touching story. It has lot of kindness filled in it.
Yeah, a really touching story filled with lot of kindness.
i love it so much and it will be the main topic in my presentataion in the university
its very nice
I love these kind of stories…it is very uplifting.
Praise God
yes,as the above readers told about this is really a good story …and i learnt that if u give the best the best will come back to u and the incident happened with Dr. Pramod arora is also inspirational plez read that…thank u all
nice story,,,
i have been reading this wonderful and beautiful small story since my first year of my Bachelor course and still i am reading. whenever i read the tears drop from my eyes automatically i don’t know…this small story always teach me how should i be grateful for even the least thing that people do to me…Thank God that i read this story…
grt kindness
really touching…
thank God..
A really good story which every one has to read and understand to help the needy
Wow! I cried reading this. We are thankful to God for giving us people like the women, Dr. Kelly and the mechanic boy from Dr. Arora’s incident. They inspire us to be like them. I was reminded and felt greateful to all the people who helped me and I am most grateful to the Lord, almighty for everything.
It’s an excellent story…So never send back from ur home if anybody came to you in a need…Do atleast little than nothing…God doesn’t leave ur help,,, He helps u through some one when you are in need ..
awesome story it”s really just fabulous>>>>>><<<<<<<<<
I am only eight but I got a lot of meaning out of this story. Even though, I must admit I am emotional, this story would make the toughest person on earth’s heart melt. I am grateful to whoever posted this story, my summary on it got me a good grade in my English advanced creative writing course!!
Amazing story, very touchy and moral is be kind to others.
Excellent story………..It made my heart warm………Thank you to whom who posted this fantastic story!!!…..!
love it
A really awesome story for all ages. I personally feel this a true example to teach and learn what is called humanity and mankind.
I really love the story…!
Great one. It’s all about our deeds. So friends, do your best and never expect anything.
A great story
Superb story!! Super like this story!!
I liked it so much that I appriciate the writer that he has presented it in a good maneer that it shows that every good action is rewarded one or the other day, just the right time should come. I Salute the writer and say that the story was fabulous… amazing, unbelievable.
A good act of kindness. These acts make us more human. I love it.
This story tells us that: if you help people, you help yourself.
Now that was great! I learned that we can come from nothing to being something as long as we do not forget who help us to get there. It it also shows that we only need to pay that respect in how we earn it; money is not everything.
Dear Dr. Howard Kelly – If you help People who have helped you – that is Only Gratitude and there is nothing great in the act. Jesus has Teached us to Help People from whom you can expect back no help – ie called Greatness. Dude – Accept this and Change your Attitude.
I feel The Young lady’s help is greatest in this context because she helped the boy in the most miserable condition of hunger without expecting any return from him. But what Dr Kelly has done is he just repaid for what she has done for him.
Great teaching. If we all practise this the world would be a better place!
A very beautiful story. We used it for our class assembly, it turned out great. It had a wonderful impact on all and we had a great time acting it out.
So others said that “If we all practice this the world would be a better place” that is right…. so people try to practice it.
Nice story. “Paid in full with one glass of milk”
Wonderful story with wonderful lesson. It was awsome. Thanks.
Very beautifuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuul story
For me, it is a wonderful story…. thx.
Two thumbs up for Dr. Howard Kelly.,, you showed us that you deserved all the kindness you have received,.. God is good..
Very nice story….. it really touched my heart!!!
so nice
Wow….! I’m speechless..xD
Very nice story….teaches us to be kind everytime to everyone..thanks..
I think this story will appreciate those who blindly help others. Very very Good story, I loved it!
A good act of kindness. These acts make us more human. I love it.
Great !! I really Love this story
wow that’s a touching stroy
All acts of kindness come back to you, some way, some how.
Great story to share.. very touching…
I would have done the same thing.
God is great
Wow, greatly inspired, the doctor did not forget old favors in his life.
Our prayer is that we wil leave to reap what we have sowed so from today sow good because you never know when you will reap.
Very nice story. Please Try to share this stories with children.. It helps child to frame helping mind and kindness.
Nice story, I like it. I love uuuuuuuuu
Awesome story. Everyone should have such a great heart.. KIDNESS IS ALWAYS REWARDED..
nice …
It is a great inspiring story for me as a trainer of Youth Work. I can cite this story as a example of humanity & kindness.
Very good & inspiring story. Really good one.
God is merciful.
Such a heartwarming story. It really goes to show that when helping others even by the little things you can be rewarded tenfold.
Kindness has a price that anyone can afford to give and have. We should not be selfish about it for if we give, we can receive as well. This story will always remind us that even a little act of kindness can make or cause a huge difference in a person’s life.
Very good and heart touching story.. as you sow, so shall you reap… very inspirational story.
It was such a good lesson for me and to everyone! I was very touched and enlightened as the poor boy was. ! God is POWERFUL..!
Good story
The work of Charity is like depositing money to the bank of God, He keep in interest for us and one day he will pay it back to us. Thanks for meaningful story.
Nice one!
The best story I have ever read….so touchy…love it….
Awesome
What a splendid story! Many years ago my friend From Australia the late Janice D Aloia shared this story with me and is still in my memory. Very educationl. These days the morality of most us is getting weaker and weaker and such stories are important cos they give great lessons, for the people who understand.
Really nice…………….but the ending could have been done more suitably.
It is an lovely story but the way jess n jeny explained it that was nice and inspiring too .
thank you
WOW. Really made my day thanks.
Amazing story
love it
Kindness will always come back in much, much fold. I was teary eyed reading the story. The kindness of the lady & Kelly is scarce nowadays. I resolve to be more kind…
Beautiful and strong moral story…
This opportunity is very rare that you can help the same person who has helped you earlier, only the very lucky one gets this opportunity!
Truly touching story
Amazing story, I love it. Karma at its best. Keep posting great valuable content.
Always be kind to fellow human beings
Nowadays that children have almost forgotten the golden values, articles like this must be presented to them. This story allows the reader to reflect then resolute hindrances in life with kindness.
Life is definitely unexpected.
What goes around comes back around.
Its really heart touching story thanks Annie
GREAT NICE AMAZING PERFECT BEAUTIFULL KNOWLEDGE WOWWWW
It’s such a motivational story. You get what you do to others. Service to mankind is what this story gives us knowledge. U get what u do..
The Best moral story ever!
A little kindness speaks in later years. It’s really good to show kindness no matter how little
It was a small act of giving, but it changed this man’s life, filling him with so much of hope that he became a doctor even! same way the story is very short, maybe the shortest there is on this website.. but it has touched me a hundered fold..
It’s a good story !! I very like it.. The best moral story ever after !!!
very nice one……..
AMEN… GLORY TO GOD… thank you for sharing a meaningful story…
A nice story.. it is a MUST read… you MUST read it..:D
… meaningful story.
Thank you for teaching me without payment. I will teach hundreds of my students.
So good to be real. It’s worth it when we show kindness. Tomorow may never be yours to give, maybe to recieve. But when you don’t deposit, how do you withdraw? Start thinking and acting.
I have read this story many times.. It’s very inspiring and promting each one to serve for the humanity. I went through many comments too.. We come across many such opportunities in our life but often fail to make proper use of it.. When such an opportunity is presented by God it’s better that we use it.
I am humbled. Life is a product of what you do to others for certainly one day it would come back to you in a magnificent medium you never expect.
Truly a story of compassion….
Every time I read this story I am inspired more.
The story is so touching…..almost made me cry….
Nice bravo
Thank u God.
Nice story
Heart touching.
1. Yes, I think that I always feet a spiritual and flawless breath in my heart because I believe in God and I think that is the best of the world.
2. Yes, I think that if this story is known by a lof of people they would change their mind for a good one because is a real story where we can see God’s hand, and we can see that if I am a good person my God will give us a salvation.
Lesson: parents, teach your children the act of kindness. Children do not forget your parents’ teaching. There is a reward for every act of kindness you show to someone. The reward may come when & where you never expect.
Very Touching Story.. Filled my eyes with tears.. Good deeds always fetch good returns..
This is a very great story
Awesome story
Really touches everyone’s hearts, We should not wait for grattitude..as said by Dr Pramod Arora, we have to help others to show our humanity not to deserve any help from them and should pray for one, who helped us, the great deed we do will definately returns a better thing neither to us nor to our beloved ones, but don’t wait for that as proverb says: I see you with the same EYES as i see GOD, truly worth for reading this, Thanks again…!
Wonderful story, I liked it a lot.
Wow! This’s an amazing one. It inspires me to show kindness to everybody irrespective of his/her status
Kelly, it is a dam good story.
Heart touching story.
We never know who will help us back and when so respect all the people.
A very interesting story.
An excellent story
God who is kind to the unthankful and to the evil.
It’s a very nice story. Share what we have and share it with heart.
It is an old saying for everybody on earth “AS YOU SOW SO SHALL YOU REAP” . Story itself throws flood of light to convey that one should always contribute humanity towards society. Thanks.
Avery touching story indeed… made me think of how the little kindness we show others are stored up for the future.
It was a very touching story indeed.. and it make me realize that it is better to help other people without asking for any return from them and the kindness we show others are stored up for the future.
Excellent.. I will share it to my kids…
Excellent & touching story ………
Absolutely touching story…
Very good story friends.
Hey.. wow very nice story.. what a kind lady and what a helpful boy… some of us like receiving but not giving…. HE DID THE RITE THING T_T he’s good….
It is truly a heart touching story… it encourages me to help others….. THANXXX..
I have treasured this story among many others. When I feel very low I open these beautiful stories and get inspired; renew my vow to do good, to be kind! May God bless all those who have read this story and have pledged gratitude! I love you all!
I have read these three stories…. what goes around comes around, the story of a blind girl, and A Glass of Milk-Paid In Full…
They are simply awesome… inspiring… heart-felt narrations… incredible… reflects the real meaning of our live… I really like the theme of the plots…. thanks for posting such wonderful drops of writtings……
Incredibly good and inspiring….No act of KINDNESS, however small, is ever wasted…..
Do good to deserve good… Interesting and inspiring story
Nice story..
So inspiritional story…!!!! Wonderfull…Awsm !!!!
Doing good thing for someone somewhere will always help you someday somewhere.
Nice story. I got good message from this story. Thanks a lot.
Awesome one
Great lesson…….and nice story
Nice story, very inspirational and awesome….
Wow what a story!!!
Really an awesome story!
Very nice story, heart touching.
So the saying that Being kind to a person makes them be kind to you too. Heart touching :*
Never be weary in well doing, for in due season, we shall reap if we faint not. Galatians:6:9
GOD is there to help people. His plans for us are mysteries.
That was a truly inspiring story… *one good turn truly deserves another*
Awesome story. I really like it!
Wow wow this is actually a true story and I’m so blessed by it. It shows a person reaps what he sows. Never tire in doing good cos at the right time you will be rewarded if you do not give up. The case with this woman.
Read it before but story still has the same fragrance……….great story
It is a fantastic story for kids. I love it and it is very inspirable story.
Glass of milk saving the life? It is a wonderful story. Thank you.
This story is too good. It brought tears in my eyes on reading. I am definitely going to share it with my husband and family. I have been implementing it and have experienced unasked for help too. On reading the story my belief got stronger.
A beautiful and fearfelt story!!
Great story… inspiring..
Really! What a nice story. I like it.
It is a fabulous story, I can’t say anything more. It is such a fantastic story and one more thing, this helped me a lot to complete my project work.
Lovely story!
Aaawww… touching :’)
Heart touching really. . .
It is good and inspiring…!
As you saw so shall you reap. God’s watching each one of us..
Heart touching! Thank you.
It’s amazing. I really like it…
GOD is so Great!!!
Thank you to the one who made the story. Please keep sharing stories like this.
Nice story!
Do good to all regardless of the situation. Don’t hold back.
Great story, as they all are, I never thouhgt I would enjoy reading so much, or talking about the stories that I have read, please keep them coming.
Now a days, people receive help from others then totally forget the favors…. Kelly, really it’s superb and awesome…. heart touching quote at last…
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