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.”
Author Unknown
Don’t leave with people as if there is no tomorrow, because tomorrow is wealthier to pay for today. And the evil that men do leave to follow them
I was finding a story like this only.
Very heart touching story. ??. ???
This is really an inspiring story of kindness.
It was good but the best part I found was the ending of the story. Those strong lines were the main reason which made the story effective.
so heartfelt story, I love this story. ln life we ought to do good!!
Heart touching story I m so happy to read diz story every1 will help the needy persons den 1 day God show sum mercy to us for our karma..frnds
Its really good…being human…humanity is still alive in the hearts of many..
I live my life on these kind of stories. Am so glad humanity is all over …but above in each one of us…
These are wonderful stories. I like it. THANKS TO U ALL.
Do good to others
We reap what we sow
Great story.
Yaa, you right. This is very great story.
Helping others means helping myself.
What goes around comes around. The good that we do to others will always come back to us. As they always say “God will never ask from you what he knows you can’t give.” As we learn to help others we also receive blessing ourselves. Thanks for sharing, I am truly blessed
It’s an excellent story…..!!! I just really love it…!!!! Very,very inspirable to others.
Wonderful story heart touching
I have learn alot from this story…thanks alot
Wonderful story for young children and adults. Very educational
These stories are really inspiring.
Excellent storylines
Thanks For Sharing….
Really Inspiring Story…..!
Excellant story, touced our hearts
Seen before from the Thai Commercial ” paid 30 years ago with a cup of veggie soup” still very meaningful.
Heart touching one. Paid will be refunded
This story is good inspiring life stories…i love this story very much…
I love this story. I will surely be teaching my kids in school this, hoping that one day one of them can remember me when he/she becomes a doctor……I want to motivate them thank you…
Wow… just woow is not enough!!!
A lesson to teach kids in school. fine!
Little things really matter.
I loved it,,,,
It was superb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The story was well explained!!!!!!!
Sometimes, i feel why should i be the one to help them. But this story made me realised, its your choice. You never know what thing can trouble you and in what way. So if possible believe in charity
Thank you for this awesum story. 🙂
Love this story. Read it like a thousand times. Same effect everytime i read it. Very inspirational
The Spirit of God in a human heart.
Ultimate story
Amazing story. Just loved it.
The moral is always help a poor he might help you later.
It’s a good story for me
Thanks a lot
Amazing story
Kindness without selfish motive is the wonderful service and God pays it back in full full when you need it badly. Very true and motivational story.
I already read this story several times. Still each time i see it i start reading it and tears come out of my eyes. Don’t know why… May be in this materialistic world we became machines and don’t pay anything for humanity, love & kindless … 🙁
Is true goods deeds are not payable bcoz someone does it out of love and humanity…God BLESS U all
Wow.. amazing!
My heart and body lit up with wonderment at the end of the story. Very warming story. May we all be the likes of such chivalry and care for all of humanity, ameen.
It is amazing
It is really a very good story, for that I want to thank to all the contributes members for whom it is possible.
Great! I’d like to do the same.
The real way to return our gratitude
It was a heart touching story.
This story is heart touching and is a inspirational as well asmoral story for every persons on the earth. The lady help in need of a boy, he had helped her by saving her life. One should help other in need.
Is there any Reward for good-other than Good? Ar Rahmaan :60
This is a very good story…
He could have written, “Mother has taught us never to accept pay for kindness” on the bill too…
Can’t explain in words.. simply Awesome story… touched my heart.. really useful…
I hope that such stories are taught in the schools, including in the cinemas and television programs all over the world.
Very beautiful story! Me and my family loves it! Full of lessons…
I have to try hard to hold my tears everytime I read a story on this site. They are wonderful!
What a story, more than the best!!!
A bunch of these stories made me cry.
Awesome story.
One good turn deserves another is the right sentence for this story. The young woman must be pleased. This is a good story!!! ♡_♡
The story was really good, it remind me not to forget others help….
I love this story, it is very heart warming and full of good moral lessons.
My mother always teaches me this when she was still alive “Plant A Good Seed And You Will Harvest A Good Fruit” and this is what I’m teaching my kids.
Very nice story… Inspire us to do good unconditionally.
All from one glass of milk. It shows how much the caring thought is worth in a gift. Love this story.
Wow…! Awesome story….really touching ! and those last 8 words made the story…. 🙂
Brought tears to my eyes.
Wow a mans gift really opens doors to him. This is true of the bible. As the young woman did same that door easily was opened. Is a great lesson for us all.
Very good story.. I thank the writer for sharing this story.. I believe God returns to you in multiplication whatever you give to serve the humanity.. Dont be smart.. Just be human…
I really love this story… God rewarded her for the kindness that she extended to the needy. We have to do what is pleasant in God’s eyes, because in due time He will reveal the price that is intended for us… never stop believing just have faith and share the blessings that you’ve received.
It’s a nice story. I am proud to say this I got a chance of telling this story to my classmates.
Awesome…..
Awesome !!!….Just sooo much to Learn from it …Amazing Story !
Really wonderful.
A really heart touching story, my eyes filled with tears……