Amazing people

A friend of mine shared this with me and I wanted to share with you. What an amazing story.

Something that happened last week at the Indianapolis airport
Take the time to read this albeit-long email and share it with someone else; most heartwarming and impressive. Not me, someone else."Last Friday I was going through the Indianapolis Airport . People in the Security Checkline were grumbling about what nonsense the process was, blah, blah, blah. An elderly lady (in a different line) was struggling with her luggage, pocketbook, etc. She was also confused about what to do, how to do it, couldn't get her shoes off (and a host of other things). The Security Officials weren't helping the situation either (they can be mighty callous at times). I started to move her direction, but before I could get out of the line I was in, a gentleman (close by) sat down all of his stuff, and began to help the lady.I thought he looked familiar, but it didn't register; it was fascinating to see him come to her aid (nobody else was making a move to help!). He was talking to her, making conversation, helping her untie her shoes, putting her things in one of those bins, and making sure she was AT EASE. He helped her through the screening gate, then calmly put his things on the belt, went through and immediately began to help the lady put her shoes back on, gather her belongings, etc. In the meantime she had reached in her purse to show him pictures of her family. He made a big fuss over the photos, then asked for a wheelchair so he could get her to her gate. Honestly, it was a Hallmark script. They disappeared down the concourse together...he was pushing the wheelchair and she was jabbering with him. It made me smile...a lot. NOW HERE'S THE KICKER: I got through security and went to get something to drink. Just beyond the little restaurant was a group of people gathered, all excited, shaking hands, etc., and in the center of them was THE KIND GENTLEMAN. Guess who it was? TONY DUNGY, the recently retired coach of the Indianapolis Colts! I looked at his hand and, SURE 'NUFF there was the HUGE diamond Super Bowl ring. The point: The elderly lady didn't know who he was, or care WHO HE IS, of would even have known had she been told. HE DID THE RIGHT THING FOR THE RIGHT REASON. Important people serve others with a sense of purpose. These kinds of things are still THE BEST LESSONS EVER. Thanks for letting me share it. "

I have always been a HUGE fan of Tony Dungy, not only as a coach but as a human being. If you have not read his books, please take the time to do so. They are well worth reading and this story gives you an idea of how great a man he is and what a kind and loving heart he possesses.

Comments for a cause

If you have not received a message yet from my cousin (Stefunk), please click on the link to the left "a day in the life of a crazed mom." She and several friends are raising money to help fight leukemia in honor of a little boy named Mitch. For every post made on one of her friend's sites, she (Steph's friend) will donate $1. They are trying to raise a total of $144K to help fight this horrible disease. Please take time between now and Saturday to raise $1. It's the least you can do and it only takes a minute.