this... is... beautiful

I am in the library at school. There is a man reciting his paper to his partner at the computer next to me. I am trying very hard to ignore his voice so I can bullshit my own paper due in 45 minutes. After 15 minutes I am able to tune them out but in earshot I hear him say "Thank you my name is John(or we his name was)" then she introd herself. I laughed out loud and I explained the hilarity of two people working so closely and not even knowing each others names. Turns out this guy paid her 5 bucks to type his paper for him. She had to leave for her own appointment class home w/e and then he asked me (i thought because i introduced myself into their convo/business deal) if i wanted to make 5 bucks and help him finish. I happily declined ebcause i have my own time limits. I gave it a second thought though... 5 bucks to type for 15 mins is a ok with me but no... So he proceeds to ask at least 5 different strangers for help. Obviously this man is computer illiterate but has NO PROBLEM putting himself out there to perfect strangers to make sure HE gets his grade. This man must be at least 40 (or maybe the labor that has supported him financially added some years) and hes decided to get himself an education. this... is ... beautiful. if i have typos and grammer errors... get over it. i know only have 34 minutes to finish my own paper. but i had to write this story down to take a mental picture of what i just witnessed. HARD WORK and DRIVE and COURAGE.... I want to help him so bad... but like him... i need to help myself. Thank you God for allowing me to feel what I feel right now.

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  1. after each kid leaves... he finds another... i am in love with this... and here comes another one!

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