A Story That Should Be Told…

Today I was at one of my high school visits and heard something that should be shared with the masses. Sometimes we focus on the bad in the world…just look at the 10 o’clock news. Well today was a DIFFERENT story. It reminded me that this world does have GOOD PEOPLE, doing GREAT THINGS.

I was speaking with the guidance counselor at Manson Northwest Webster High School this morning and he mentioned that he was also the head football coach. I asked how the year was going and he said that it had been a tough year, but his men were working hard. He then stated that the flood at the beginning of the year required them to miss the first 8 of 14 practices before their first game.

He then went into a story that made me want to write this blog. He said that when the flood occurred, that the football team came together and placed an ad in the local newspaper offering their help in cleaning out basements of homes that had been affected by the flood waters. The team didn’t have to do this, they could have been practicing, lifting weights, studying film, or going over playbooks, but instead, they did what GOOD PEOPLE do, they helped those in need.

The coach/guidance counselor explained that Manson had numerous elderly households and they needed to reach out to those that supported them on Friday nights. The team cleaned 40 basements of flooded houses. These young men deserve to be recognized as they went above and beyond in a time of need.

It made me feel really good leaving the school this morning thinking about how there are great stories out there that people should hear about. You often hear the phrase “kids these days”…well, the “kids these days” that volunteered are darn good kids!

So as you go through your day to day, remember to think about those that may need your help, and even though good deeds often go unnoticed, your own heart and soul will feel the benefits of lending a helping hand!

GO STORM!

Andy