There once was a little boy who’s name was Jacob
He was a sad and forlorn little fellow who looked to
be about eight years old. His clothes were dirty and tattered.
His eyes despite his outward appearance were bright
and alert. Though he seldom smiled when he did it lit
up the room with the warmth of an angel.
One day he was in the park watching the other children play
baseball. He looked with longing as they chose up sides. Soon
they huddled in conversation for they were one person
short. Then out of the blue a little girl came over to Jacob
and asked if he would like to play.
He only shook his head no and began to sob wiping dusty
tears away from his eyes . It was only then that the children
saw the crutch propped up behind him.
The girl went back to the group. But an older boy who
seemed in charge came over to Jacob and asked “ Can you
throw a ball?” Jacob in a soft voice answered” Yes if I
steady myself with the crutch.“
“Great " said the boy "My name is Steve". and “You just became
our pitcher.”
Surprisingly enough Jacob did a wonderful job as pitcher.
Steve was so pleased that he asked him to go home with him.
Jacob agreed for he had no where else to go. Steve parents
found out that Jacob and his folks were traveling through
their town when they had a terrible car accident. His folks were
killed but Jacob was thrown into the woods. He wandered around
but finally found the park. He used to watch his Dad coach a team.
Steve’s Dad made arrangements for him to stay with them.
Jacob stayed all that summer and went to the ballpark everyday,
not to watch but to play. He managed that crutch like a Pro.
Steve and Jacob became fast friends. It wasn't long before
school was finished and it became time for Steve to go to
College. He had always had his heart set on Harvard.
Then one day Jacob disappeared and no one knew where he was.
Twelve years later Steve came home because His Mother was
seriously ill. She was so excited to see her grown son but
couldn't help ask “Do you know where Jacob is?” To her surprise
He went to the door and in walked Jacob straight and tall.
The crutch was gone. His parents gasped with amazement. They
knew Steve had become a Doctor but had no idea He had found
Jacob and straightened his leg.
It was a marvelous day for the boys were both home and that
was the tonic Steve’s Mom needed to recover.
During the evening prayer they all thanked God for the
Marvels He had provided.
moral to the story Don't make snap judgments about the way people look
They can still do remarkable things despite their handicap
