In the country of Armenia, in 1986, Sami and Daisy sent their young son, Arnold, off to school. Sami squatted before his son and looked him in the eye. ‘Have a good day at school and remember, no matter what, I’ll always be there for you.’ They hugged each other and the boy ran off to school.
Hours later, a powerful earthquake rocked the area. In the midst of the pandemonium, Sami and Daisy tried to discover what happened to their son but they could not get any information. The radio announced that there were thousands of casualties. Sami then grabbed his coat and headed for the schoolyard. When he reached the area, what he saw brought tears to his eyes. Arnold’s school was a pile of debris. Other parents were standing around crying. Sami found the place where Arnold’s classroom used to be and began pulling a broken beam off the pile of rubble. He then grabbed a rock and put it towards his toe side, and then grabbed another one.
One of the parents looking on asked, ‘What are you doing?’ ‘Digging for my son.’ Sami answered. The man then said, ‘You’re just going to make things worse! The building is unstable,’ and tried to pull Sami away from his work. Sami set his jaw and kept working. As time wore on, one by one, the other parents left. Then a fire-fighter tried to pull Sami away from the rubble. Sami looked at him and said, ‘Won’t you help me?’ The fire-fighter left and he was not one bit bothered but simply kept on digging. He had an intuition that he could bring his son alive from all this rubble.
All through the night and into the next day, Sami continued digging. Parents placed flowers and pictures of their children on the ruins. But, Sami just kept working. He picked up a beam and pushed it out of the way when he heard a faint cry. ‘Help! Help! Sami listened but did not hear anything again. Then he heard a muffled voice, “Papa?” Sami began to dig furiously. Finally, he could see his son. ‘Come on out, son!’ he said with relief. ‘No,’ Arnold said. ‘Let the other kids come out first because I know you’ll get me.’ Child after child emerged until, finally, little Arnold appeared. Sami took him in his arms and in between kissing and hugging him, Arnold said, ‘I told the other kids not to worry because you told me that you would always be there for me.!’
Eighteen children were saved that day because one father was faithful to his words and had kept his promise. Friends, whether trapped by fallen debris or ensnared by life’s hardships and struggles, we are never cut off from our Source. Faith and Trust are our connection to the Source. It’s a privilege being a parent. Enjoy each moment of it. Do your Best and always be Happy and Responsible being a Parent.
wow! lovely
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Thanks.
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Faith and trust is what kept those children safe…
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Yes absolutely true and the father’s faith too. Thanks for the great comments.
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What a beautiful story Kamal. Thank you.
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Thanks Dolly for your lovely words and yes some stories give us so much meaning.
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You are welcome.
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thanks.
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Amazing story, it reminds me of my situation with my son as of right now.
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Thanks and great never know how it impacts people. These stories are amazing and beautiful.
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Nice Story !!
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Reblogged this on O LADO ESCURO DA LUA.
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Thanks Anisioluiz.
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Warm and beautiful. Loved this post.
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Thanks friend.
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Really moving!
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Yes sure thanks.
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Wow.. it’s really a nice piece
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Thanks Akhila
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Akhila..did you remember me??
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Akhila remembered u or what Kalyan
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Haha..naah..I can’t comment on her blog..I missed her comments and thought provoking words..that’s why I am asking
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Kk
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Literally crying😭😭
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Yes these stories are like that make all of us cry
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Moving, heart wrenching and inspiring Kamal. Thanks 🙂
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Thanks for the beautiful comment Maggie and yes it sure was. Such a faith is so important.
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Wonderful story…👏👏
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Thanks
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Yeah..I have read this in news paper..important lesson to learn
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Yes absolutely true and thanks Kalyan
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Subhanallah what a lovely story
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Thanks Haalah for your great comments
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Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Thanks so much for reblogging on your site.
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Hello, we thank you for the always useful information, and with you a nice, funny weekend. 😉 Michael
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Thanks
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Amazing!! Now my faith is even more stronger than before! Thank You so much Kamal!
Just as that kid didn’t lose his hope anf faith upon his father, we too shall not lose it on that father he is always there to bring us out from troubles!
Thank You for sharing this dear! ❤
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Welcome Meenakshi and yes faith is such that it can move mountains so always keep the faith no matter what cause He our Lord is always there with us showing us his love and mercy. Thanks dear for the lovely words.
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Wow – what a moving story! My kids will tell you, I’d be like the Dad hands down!! The power of faith and determination!!
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Thanks so much Houston for these lovely words and yes totally agree with your kids and so true the power of faith can move mountains they say. Why not keep faith in our Lord who knows all.
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Amen to that!
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Amen.
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Oh Kamal, this is a stunning example of keeping faith with those we love. God bless that father for his fidelity to his promise to his son – and the son for keeping the other children calm through his faith in his father’s promise.
Every parent of every child they – together – saved owes them a great debt of gratitude that can only be repaid by following their example. Thank you for sharing.
xx,
mgh
(Madelyn Griffith-Haynie – ADDandSoMuchMORE dot com)
ADD Coach Training Field founder; ADD Coaching co-founder
“It takes a village to transform a world!”
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Thanks Madelyn for these lovely and awesome words and yes all of us have to keep faith in the Lord who is always there with us helping us in everywhere and why must we give up but keep on going with the spirit that the father showed and yes even the child who saved so many children lives. Our Lord is so merciful and I hope we could all take a step towards trusting him and loving him unselfishly.
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You’re welcome, Kamal — lovely sentiments in your response.
xx,
mgh
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Thanks dear Madelyn. Love and hugs to you and your little angel.
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Thank you, Kamal. Love to you and yours as well.
xx,
mgh
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Welcome Madelyn
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I’m close to tears reading this story. I’m so touched by it.
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Thanks for these lovely words and yes same here to, these stories are so awe inspiring and so beautifully that the father never lost faith and the son too.
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You always inspire me beyond words Kamal and so it is no surprise I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. There is no pressure at all to participate but I couldn’t pass you up with sending some recognition and love your way. Thank you for always touching my heart with your beautiful words and topics.
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Thanks so much Rhapsody for this wonderful words and I am feeling so happy that you have nominated me for this award. Will definitely go and do the needful. I am most welcome dear that it so nice that our Lord touches each and everyone’s heart by these simple awe inspiring stories. Have a great day.
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You are very very welcome Kamal and I hope even more people will discover your beautiful and amazing blog.
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Thanks Rhapsody and same to you too. Keep on posting wonderful posts it is so nice to read good and positive posts. Have a great day.
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Thanks so much
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This is such a moving post…I kept hoping he would find his son and Arnold’s faith in his father is so touching and proved right! In the midst of such a tragedy a ray of hope and life.
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Yes absolutely true and that is known as faith that can move mountains. Thanks so much for your superb words Annika
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Thanks for the reblog
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Kamal, you share the most beautiful posts. I have goose bumps after reading this wonderful story of faith.
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Thanks for the beautiful comment Robbie and yes these stories sure makes us cry and look at the faith that both had for each other
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A beautiful story of faith and trust.. in the same way we should trust god because he is going to help his children in same way when they are in problem!!
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Yes absolutely we need to trust and have faith in God who know what he is doing with each and everyone. We are all his children. Thanks for your lovely words.
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Thank you very much. Indeed a worthy and inspirational story to read
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Thanks Bella for these kind words, have a great day.
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Your story moved me deeply. What a strong and beautiful story of trust and faith between father and son.
Mirja
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Yes absolutely Mirja and that is the faith we all need to keep with ourselves and learn to live a happy and cheerful life. Thanks for your lovely words.
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It is faith that worked for both. It shall work for everyone. Until one has faith in faith.
Kamal! 👍
Shiva🎶
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Yes absolutely true and faith they say can move mountains too. Thanks Shiva for your great words.
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Thanks Lori for nominating me for the lovely blogger award.
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Congratulations, it’s a wonderful way to share your boundless blessings with others!
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Welcome Lori for all your great words.
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Thanks so much Michael have a great weekend and thanks for always rebloggin
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This is so powerful. A lesson for us to heed and walk. Thank you.
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Amazing!
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Thanks Gilda
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Thanks Gilda.
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Reblogged this on hiseyeisonthesparrow08.
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Thanks friend for your kind gesture
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What a lovely story, Kamal. ‘Trust’ is indeed awesome!
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Yes absolutely and trust is so important in life anything can be done. Thanks so much for your superb words Pranitha
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Wow….! This is such a beautiful story.
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Thanks for the beautiful comment.
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This is a beautiful story Kamal. Thank you for sharing!
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Welcome Nina and yes these stories are eye openers for all of us.
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This was amazing!
Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for your great comments
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Beautiful story, thanks for sharing. I will be such a mother as my children can always trust me.
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Yes absolutely
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