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Re: Karma Story

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From: Boltmom2000
Date: Wed, 21 May 2003 19:23
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>From: ravenraingoddess

>
>I have heard the word "Karma" kicked around a lot lately, so I figured I'd
>share this story.  A couple of years ago, I was even worse off financially
>than
>I am now (I know, hard to believe, huh?).  I was hanging out with a friend of
>mine, and when he reached into his wallet to get something, he realized that
>he
>had lost $40 - that when he took money out to pay for gas, it must have blown
>away.  
>
>He was so upset- nearly in tears - pretty much as bad off as I was at the
>time.
> (He had just started a new job & wouldn't be getting paid for something like
>3
>weeks.)  Anyway, I told him I could loan him the money until he got his first
>paycheck.  He was really grateful, and by juggling a few things, I was able
>to
>help him.
>
>About 2 days after I gave him the money, I got a check in the mail from my
>deadbeat ex for $120.  At the time, I had not received any support payments
>for
>several months & had no reason to think that I ever would.  Funny, isn't it,
>that I got that money RIGHT AFTER I had loaned it to my friend, and also that
>it was exactly three times what I gave out?
>
>There is an ancient Druidic principle, that whatever you send out (good or
>bad)
>will come back times three.  I have to say, I really believe that.  
>
>I know, probably a lame story, but this board is DEAD, lol.

~~~~~
Great story Raven.  I have been doing good deeds for years....so when am I
going to win the lottery?  Just kidding!  I imagine someday I will be
rewarded...I just hope its sooner rather than later. =)
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