Good Samaritan
Dear editor,
While jogging last Tuesday in Rockdale I tripped and fell on uneven pavement and landed hard. As I lay in the street with blood running into my right eye and my wrist and ribs hurting, I heard several cars go by and then one stopped. I heard a young lady exit her car and ask if I needed help.
I was dazed and in pain and couldn’t say much at first. This lady stayed with me until I could get up and go on my way. I thanked her as best I could. She told me her name, that she lived close by and I told her my name and where my wife and I live. Back at home, I told my wife that I needed to find this lady and do something for her but I didn’t have her address.
Next day I found a note in my mailbox that said: “This is Taylor Rodriguez. I stopped to help you yesterday. Just wanted to make sure you’re okay and I have been praying for you." She left her number to call if I needed anything. I did call. It turns out she is pregnant and has a 2-year-old child with health issues, and yet she went to that trouble.
I am reminded of the Parable of the Good Samitarian in the Gospel of Luke (10:25-37).
Just wanted to take this means to praise Taylor for being an example of God’s love for others. I’m so thankful that our paths crossed.
Kenny Gilcrease
1506 Alcoa Avenue
Rockdale
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