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hedgehog

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5. I have long believed that God gives us free will, but she also
Fri Jan 18, 2013, 01:23 PM
Jan 2013

puts the right people in the right place when no one is looking!

A Karmic Moment? [View all] 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 OP
Wow! Thanks for sharing this story. tosh Jan 2013 #1
What a coincidence leftstreet Jan 2013 #2
I'm beginning to believe ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #3
As long as we're willing to help it a bit. daleanime Jan 2013 #18
It happens. kimmylavin Jan 2013 #25
The universe is not done with you yet. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #50
I have no doubt. ;) n/t kimmylavin Jan 2013 #69
same here... handmade34 Jan 2013 #58
As do I, handmade... kimmylavin Jan 2013 #70
A few years ago a wall of water almost killed my younger sister malaise Jan 2013 #82
our responsibility to each other handmade34 Jan 2013 #83
It's the only way we and our planet malaise Jan 2013 #85
Yep ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #144
to each other icarusxat Jan 2013 #91
I hope you weren't being snarky, because such things DO happen. tblue37 Jan 2013 #129
Great story! Rider3 Jan 2013 #4
I have long believed that God gives us free will, but she also hedgehog Jan 2013 #5
Providence has indeed put angels in my path, when I didn't expect help but desperately needed it. freshwest Jan 2013 #13
Republican Family Values. As usual. Berlum Jan 2013 #6
Karma doesnt always come around so fast marions ghost Jan 2013 #7
I've seen it happen very quick a few times in my life and it was not kind to the jerks. freshwest Jan 2013 #14
You are lucky marions ghost Jan 2013 #15
I'm only speaking of quick justice. But then, I've done things I don't want punishment for, either. freshwest Jan 2013 #17
I guess you are talking about those who reform marions ghost Jan 2013 #23
I've had something horrible happen to me that was the result of SaveAmerica Jan 2013 #95
Mr.1StrongBlackMan Flashmann Jan 2013 #8
I know ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #10
Well, we don't know their stories sarge43 Jan 2013 #121
Me too brought tears to my eyes too! Rockyj Jan 2013 #97
Cool story, bro nt Dreamer Tatum Jan 2013 #9
original message, bro /nt demwing Jan 2013 #21
May your kindness be returned to you a thousandfold. In_The_Wind Jan 2013 #11
I've seen this kind of thing happen before, more than once. Wonders never cease. freshwest Jan 2013 #12
we need more 'pay what you an afford.' pansypoo53219 Jan 2013 #16
You made me cry and laugh in the same OP lunatica Jan 2013 #19
Thank you for caring. lucca18 Jan 2013 #20
Great story! Jim__ Jan 2013 #22
This is a great illustration of 2naSalit Jan 2013 #24
I agree ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #26
Yeas, that's true according to the story 2naSalit Jan 2013 #29
Agreed ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #32
There is something to that... Raksha Jan 2013 #110
I was thinking that, too (not having tthe $$$) As the post above suggests, those who could gateley Jan 2013 #139
Great Idea Cedric the Clam Jan 2013 #27
Great Story! kimmylavin Jan 2013 #28
Sometimes ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #30
As good a theory as any! kimmylavin Jan 2013 #43
Your willingness to write about it...I think you might have something there. Raksha Jan 2013 #111
Fantastic story.... Sekhmets Daughter Jan 2013 #31
I would have yelled something at the asshole, but good for you. Motown_Johnny Jan 2013 #33
I have to admit ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #35
Great story. But "Karma" suggest the bad and good are earned Demo_Chris Jan 2013 #34
I completely disagree ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #36
If wealth is a curse then curse me with it Demo_Chris Jan 2013 #64
You have that exactly behinds ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #66
Tell that to Dick Cheney, Mitt Romney, Rush Limbaugh, etc... Demo_Chris Jan 2013 #79
He's lost his hearing....god knows what else... rppper Jan 2013 #117
I believe in karma - and it's not mystical at all Politicub Jan 2013 #45
Absolutely ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #53
Not just anyone would have stopped to help. Politicub Jan 2013 #54
Our good deeds may or may not be their own reward Demo_Chris Jan 2013 #77
I agree with you, friend. There isn't a cosmic force and bad things happen to good people Politicub Jan 2013 #88
With all due respect ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #98
No, I am bitter at myth peddlars Demo_Chris Jan 2013 #112
I seem to be the only one agreeing with you, Chris GCP Jan 2013 #116
In a sense I agree ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #125
Nice post, I'll let you have the last word on that Demo_Chris Jan 2013 #137
Peace. 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #143
+1 leftstreet Jan 2013 #136
the trick is to do good and forget about it isn't it bedazzled Jan 2013 #118
And I suspect ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #128
it would be awful to have such a negative view of the universe bedazzled Jan 2013 #141
I agree with you 100% GCP Jan 2013 #115
Another positive ripple to that story... Waiting For Everyman Jan 2013 #37
and this helps encourage us to do more ourselves to help others n/t Victor_c3 Jan 2013 #39
Great story. Victor_c3 Jan 2013 #38
I, too, ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #41
I might be evil for doing it too Victor_c3 Jan 2013 #44
If not comfort ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #49
If they buy 'vices' with their money, who cares? When I give money away, it is their now, that's Bluenorthwest Jan 2013 #51
The evil part of me ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #55
absolutely right with that point Victor_c3 Jan 2013 #84
I think they admonish becaue they are unable to take help of the sort they need... Bluenorthwest Jan 2013 #135
You're a great guy! treestar Jan 2013 #93
What an amazing story! mrsadm Jan 2013 #40
I kinda feel sorry ... 99Forever Jan 2013 #42
How lucky you were to be part of that whole event! silverweb Jan 2013 #46
You are what a true american is! libtodeath Jan 2013 #47
I sure hope salinen Jan 2013 #48
What a wonderful story!! leftynyc Jan 2013 #52
Thank you 1strongblackman for this uplifting story. There are still so many good people out there. kimbutgar Jan 2013 #56
Question: 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #57
Because kindness is more common leftstreet Jan 2013 #71
I think not ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #72
Exactly, leftstreet! Sissyk Jan 2013 #78
Man that's a good story, Thanks BrainMann1 Jan 2013 #59
thank you for sharing the story... handmade34 Jan 2013 #60
I'm considering asking the Administrators to start a ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #62
I love that idea! TDale313 Jan 2013 #104
Please do. n/t littlemissmartypants Jan 2013 #105
Double karma points jambo101 Jan 2013 #61
Yeah ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #63
I would have been motivated by schadenfreude and not the sincere desire to help the guy, gateley Jan 2013 #140
COOLEST THING EVER! BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2013 #65
Proof again that the universe............. beachgirl2365 Jan 2013 #67
Fucking dust keeps getting in my eyes. Whovian Jan 2013 #68
Not really a believer in karma, but this sequence of events can make me reconsider derby378 Jan 2013 #73
I would have been soooo tempted to give the giant pickup guy a "ha ha" n2doc Jan 2013 #74
Ms. Karma swings a heavy hammer. tclambert Jan 2013 #75
Karma can be a Bitch ... padruig Jan 2013 #76
I love this post malaise Jan 2013 #80
Oh man, what a lovely bit of karma tpsbmam Jan 2013 #81
Nothing better than instant karma, Faux pas Jan 2013 #86
wow - thanks so much for sharing this story. rurallib Jan 2013 #87
Angels walk among us. redwitch Jan 2013 #89
One of the best posts ever. nradisic Jan 2013 #90
What a cool story! treestar Jan 2013 #92
Ah, karma can be a bitch. The jerk-off got a lesson in how time wounds all heels. indepat Jan 2013 #94
HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Jan 2013 #96
Americans would rather . . . another_liberal Jan 2013 #99
Marry me!!!! spooky3 Jan 2013 #100
(whisper) does he sound terrific or WHAT? bedazzled Jan 2013 #142
I'll claw your eyes out for him :-)! spooky3 Jan 2013 #146
we'll simply have to share! bedazzled Jan 2013 #147
Agreed! spooky3 Jan 2013 #148
You are a mensch. MannyGoldstein Jan 2013 #101
You, my dear.... Melinda Jan 2013 #102
Broken down car... ReRe Jan 2013 #103
Exactly. DeSwiss Jan 2013 #106
What you said Iwillnevergiveup Jan 2013 #107
That's a wonderful story and thank you so much for helping her steve2470 Jan 2013 #108
This is almost too perfect to be believable, but I so much want to believe it. Raksha Jan 2013 #109
This kind of thing does indeed happen, no reason to doubt it DFW Jan 2013 #113
Thanks! Great story & thanks for your generosity! And, angry people do have more accidents. nt Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2013 #114
Karma can be a good thing sometimes. I really believe in it. nt Honeycombe8 Jan 2013 #119
its like a parable of jesus arely staircase Jan 2013 #120
Thanks for sharing. So good people outnumber Riley18 Jan 2013 #122
Instant Karma... malthaussen Jan 2013 #123
Thanks. Jackpine Radical Jan 2013 #124
Exactly ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #131
When One Lives In Hate - Hate Responds cantbeserious Jan 2013 #126
Wonderful & now I need a tissue n/t fredamae Jan 2013 #127
Beautiful! Thank you for telling this. Reminds me that my "karma" mountain grammy Jan 2013 #130
Maybe this is what the Mayans ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #132
I sure hope so, and your story gives me more hope! Thanks. mountain grammy Jan 2013 #133
What a lovely story Digit Jan 2013 #134
I'm almost sorry you saw him standing there instead of being extricated by the jaws of life. gateley Jan 2013 #138
I have had my share of good karma Robyn66 Jan 2013 #145
Yes. karma. Perfect karma. nt bluestate10 Jan 2013 #149
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