James Lee Brooks, III,

03/21/2024

07/06/2023

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07/06/2023

“I was driving up 75, and saw the trooper in the turnout...checked my speed, oh I'm good.
A few minutes later, I see a dog in the ditch by one of the signs for exit 20. She looked bad.
I was in the left lane, heading to an appointment, and was torn. I decided I would go back southbound and risk a ticket by going to the turnout.
I turned in and the trooper was still there! Yay! He rolled down his window and said "yep! I'm here" to which i told him about the dog and I didn't want a ticket, but if I could help that dog, it was fine by me.
He just asked where the dog was and was on his way! I followed and we found her, still there, panting like she was fixing to die.
That trooper dumped his jug out and fashioned a water bowl for her. Then poured a couple bottles of water. The dog was scared of him, but frozen in weakness.
She sniffed the water, then realized this kindness was for her! She drank that water down in minutes! The trooper went and got her some more, plus a Little Debbie.
She watched him warily the whole time. She sniffed his hand but was still wary.
Next thing, he goes to his vehicle and gets a chair and an umbrella.
He told me he will stay here until she trusts him, so he can get her to a shelter, or take her home.
I believe his being there at the right time, was one of those little messages reminding us of the good in our world.
Meet Trooper Tudors of the TN State Highway Patrol. One of the good guys for sure."
Credit: Kaye Fiorello

07/06/2023

Today I was on my way to Family Dollar up the street from my house. I saw this FedEx driver, Rondy, do a U turn at the second entrance to a trailer park that used to be Farmview. I looked in my rear view mirror to see him pulled over to help this 75 year old man get his little cart/wagon and groceries out of the ditch. The man had fell into the ditch from the heat. I did not see the man in the ditch, but Rondy did. I turned around to go help the Fedex driver. The older gentleman, 75 years old, had walked to the Food bank up the street. The older gentleman was so exhausted from the heat he could barely stand. I asked them both if I could take a picture of them. They both gave consent. Rondy shows so much compassion, it made me proud. Another gentleman stopped to help. We told Rondy we knew he was busy we would get him to his home. Rondy was thankful. He said they are timed for their deliveries but he still stopped to help this older man. Please help share as much as we can. Hopefully somehow we can get this act of kindness to his supervisor.

07/06/2023

Gorgo :)
Esperanza Spalding :)