FCCDFEd
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Well my Bro. in-law and I were en route to our chosen MDing spot this morning, about 6:30 am, and as we drove down the road I noticed a book in the road. So being the scrounge that I am I looked and no traffic was coming. I stopped jumped out and picked it up. I could see it was a book with some cash bills sticking out. I got back in the truck and the Bro. in-law says its a Holy Bible. We continued to look thru it and sure enough there were to pieces of paper money in it. There was a $5 and a $50. WOW LOL. We talked about it as we continued to our destination. Now I have to admit, the thought of keeping the money did cross my Christian heart, but I know me, and my guilty conscience would have eaten me alive. My Bro. in law said the same thing. Thank God we are both Christians and quickly discounted that idea. So after a little more reading of the many notes in the Bible we came across the owners name and several phone numbers. It was a little early but we called them hoping to catch someone at home. No luck. We arrived at our MDing spot and worked it until the heat drove us out at 1130 am and about 100 degrees.
Upon arrival at home I continued to call and found a young lady who knew the owner of this Bible. She took my phone number and within 30 minute the owner called and we now have a meeting planned so that these items can be returned.
I have included several pics. Now after looking over this Bible and all the notations in it I realize that I have a long way to go to being the studious Christian that this owner is. I was amazed at the pages and pages of notes. My praryer is "Lord help me to be more studious."
Thanks in advance for reading this story.
fccdfed
UPDATE 08/05/09
When I initially wrote this story I did have an appointment (Wednesday 7/29/09) with the Bible/money owner to return it. Unfortunately he did not show up or call that evening. I called him the next day and he stated he was unable to make it do to work and that we could pick another time. I immediately suggest Friday (7/31/09) at 9 am at the local Starbucks. So, just as I pulled up at Starbucks my cell phone rang and it was the owner who stated that he was working and unable to make it but that he would come by my home that evening and pick the items up. I told him that would be fine but to call prior to him coming so that I could be there to pick up his items. Well that was the last time I have heard from him. I will not call him again but I will put the items away so that if he ever calls or comes he can have them. I do not mind trying to help someone out in these type of situations but …. This one has gone far enough.
fccdfed
Upon arrival at home I continued to call and found a young lady who knew the owner of this Bible. She took my phone number and within 30 minute the owner called and we now have a meeting planned so that these items can be returned.
I have included several pics. Now after looking over this Bible and all the notations in it I realize that I have a long way to go to being the studious Christian that this owner is. I was amazed at the pages and pages of notes. My praryer is "Lord help me to be more studious."
Thanks in advance for reading this story.
fccdfed
UPDATE 08/05/09
When I initially wrote this story I did have an appointment (Wednesday 7/29/09) with the Bible/money owner to return it. Unfortunately he did not show up or call that evening. I called him the next day and he stated he was unable to make it do to work and that we could pick another time. I immediately suggest Friday (7/31/09) at 9 am at the local Starbucks. So, just as I pulled up at Starbucks my cell phone rang and it was the owner who stated that he was working and unable to make it but that he would come by my home that evening and pick the items up. I told him that would be fine but to call prior to him coming so that I could be there to pick up his items. Well that was the last time I have heard from him. I will not call him again but I will put the items away so that if he ever calls or comes he can have them. I do not mind trying to help someone out in these type of situations but …. This one has gone far enough.
fccdfed
You both are Good people 
