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Beginning of a FAMOUS Hero: The Danny Thomas Story.
Life Lesson #59 – Be an Encourager.
Long ago, a boy named Will Rogers grew up in Oklahoma. As a very young boy, all he wanted was to become a cowboy. He even got his own pony when he was just five years old! When he was six, Will Rogers became a school boy, as well as a cowboy!
There were some Cherokee Indian boys and girls who went to school with Will. The very first day, he noticed how ragged and torn their clothes were. And at lunch time, he saw they didn’t have much food to eat. Filled with compassion, Will walked over and greeted one of the boys. “Would you like to have a sandwich? I’ve got more than I can eat!” The boy smiled, and accepted the offer. During recess, the boys had a great time racing each other around the school yard. Will was so fast, the other boys called him “Rabbit!” But he was still worried about their ragged clothes, so he decided to talk to his mother about it. Well, his mother had the idea to buy new cloth, so clothes could be made to fit them just right.
After Will Rogers had grown up and become a famous cowboy, movie-star, and writer, our nation went through a terrible time known as the Great Depression. Many people became very poor. He helped keep our nation smiling during those unhappy years with the funny things he said and did. Will Rogers often said, “I never met a man I didn’t like.” Just as he helped other children when he was a boy, he encouraged everyone who did have plenty to please share with those who did not. Will Rogers never pretended to be great, but he was certainly a HERO.
– Jim Lord