The Quiet Work of Service

A woman stepped out of her car and noticed a man standing outside a hospital, holding a toolbox

and repairing a broken bench. She laughed and said, “Still doing repair

work? I remember you had big dreams in high school. Guess life didn’t

work out for you.” The man calmly continued fixing the bench and said nothing. Feeling proud of

herself, she walked away and entered the hospital. Inside,

she ran into her old college friend. “Megan? Is that really you?” the friend said

happily. “You look successful!” The woman smiled proudly and replied, “I am.

Who are you here with?” The friend pointed toward the window and said, “My brother.