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 I Saw an Illiterate Man Today |
Old Time Country Preacher |
While sitting in a business today, a gentleman approximately 70-ish walked to the receptionist to register. When the paperwork was complete the receptionist said "Sir, please sign here." He politely said, "Ma'am, I can't, all I can put is an "X." She told him that was fine, he signed the "X" and sat down. A while later as I was leaving I saw him get in his automobile and leave. As I watched this brief moment unfold, I was overwhelmed with two emotions:
1. Compassion: I know there are illiterate people here in the USA, and perhaps even a higher percentage in the Appalachian region of the southern USA. But when I saw this man, here in the USA, in 2016, who had never--for whatever reason--learned to read/write, who had not the ability to sign his own name, forgive the KJV terminology, but I was moved with compassion. I thought of the limitations this precious man must have endured all of his life simply because he couldn't read/write. I can't explain it, I felt compassion.
2. Gratitude: As I experienced compassion, I was overwhelmed with gratitude. I thought of the privileges so many of us have enjoyed in terms of education, learning, study, the simple capacity to pick up a Bible and "read" it. As I looked at this dear man I felt unworthy. I wondered why God had given me such opportunities in reading/writing/engaging "words," when this dear man could not take a pen and write his own name. I thought about how we as Actscelerate posters sit down at a computer most every day, place our fingers on the A-S-D-F-J-K-L-;, and type "words" without giving it a thought.
I wanted to post this true story, experienced today by the ole timer, and express my gratitude to God for what most all of us take for granted--the ability to READ/WRITE. |
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bonnie knox |
| Good post, Ole Timer. |
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1/7/16 10:08 pm
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Cojak |
i will add an AMEN to Bonnie's post. Yes some of us are truly blessed.
Some of my own family fit in that category. That is a SWEET observation OT.. 
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georgiapath |
Wow, hard to believe this day and time.
Hubby's grandmother couldn't read or write but that was another life time ago. He said she sure could count money tho.  |
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1/8/16 10:40 am
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BromptonFalls |
Very thought provoking. I wonder how someone with his limitations would be able to pass the written portion of the driving test? Maybe it can be done orally if someone is illiterate?
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Cojak |
| BromptonFalls wrote: | | Very thought provoking. I wonder how someone with his limitations would be able to pass the written portion of the driving test? Maybe it can be done orally if someone is illiterate? |
Yes oral quiz is possible in most states.....
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| Re: I Saw an Illiterate Man Today |
caseyleejones |
| Old Time Country Preacher wrote: | While sitting in a business today, a gentleman approximately 70-ish walked to the receptionist to register. When the paperwork was complete the receptionist said "Sir, please sign here." He politely said, "Ma'am, I can't, all I can put is an "X." She told him that was fine, he signed the "X" and sat down. A while later as I was leaving I saw him get in his automobile and leave. As I watched this brief moment unfold, I was overwhelmed with two emotions:
1. Compassion: I know there are illiterate people here in the USA, and perhaps even a higher percentage in the Appalachian region of the southern USA. But when I saw this man, here in the USA, in 2016, who had never--for whatever reason--learned to read/write, who had not the ability to sign his own name, forgive the KJV terminology, but I was moved with compassion. I thought of the limitations this precious man must have endured all of his life simply because he couldn't read/write. I can't explain it, I felt compassion.
2. Gratitude: As I experienced compassion, I was overwhelmed with gratitude. I thought of the privileges so many of us have enjoyed in terms of education, learning, study, the simple capacity to pick up a Bible and "read" it. As I looked at this dear man I felt unworthy. I wondered why God had given me such opportunities in reading/writing/engaging "words," when this dear man could not take a pen and write his own name. I thought about how we as Actscelerate posters sit down at a computer most every day, place our fingers on the A-S-D-F-J-K-L-;, and type "words" without giving it a thought.
I wanted to post this true story, experienced today by the ole timer, and express my gratitude to God for what most all of us take for granted--the ability to READ/WRITE. |
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1/11/16 7:27 pm
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Old Time Country Preacher |
| Cojak wrote: | | BromptonFalls wrote: | | Very thought provoking. I wonder how someone with his limitations would be able to pass the written portion of the driving test? Maybe it can be done orally if someone is illiterate? |
Yes oral quiz is possible in most states..... |
This is a serious question, I know a person can drive without being able to read, but would this not be dangerous in metro areas, and congested areas, etc., to not be able to read the road signs? |
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