Today I was graced by a truly heart warming story. The kind of story that makes you feel as if you’re being blanketed by legions of naked angel babies radiating pure joy.
There’s Hope
A 14 year-old boy managed to walk into the Grand Crossing District station, 7040 S. Cottage Grove., dressed in a Chicago police uniform. At 1.30 p.m. the boy showed up for duty and partnered with another police officer for about five hours.
From the news page:” The boy identified himself as an officer from another district but was detailed for the day to Grand Crossing and also was savvy enough to sign out a police radio and a ticket book, according to a source. The source also said the boy went on traffic stops with the officer he went on the street with.
Bond said the boy “did not write tickets” and said there was “no information to indicate that he [was] ever behind the wheel (Source).”
To be honest, I remain unconvinced the young chap never wrote any tickets or ever got behind the wheel. I mean, with all due deference, you guys were hoodwinked by a boy going into the second of his teenage years.
All that put aside, this story really does teach us all a very powerful lesson. And that is:
Anything’s possible.
If a 14-year-old boy can become a police officer for a day, getting away with it – then Pun Intended can surely garner 10,000 + subscribers.
I want you all to take away from this story some inspiration. To remind yourselves that whatever it is you seek – there is always hope.
Awesome post!!- Totally thought provoking- loved the whole format of possibilities!!
Interesting take on what anyone can really pull off- perhaps we should take a page from your book- and just do what we want to do!!
“If a 14-year-old boy can become a police officer for a day, getting away with it – then Pun Intended can surely garner 10,000 + subscribers.”
Here’s to 10,000 subscribers. Love your attitude!
All the best to your goal of 10,000 subscribers!! And mine too!! Go forth – Dream and Discover!!
@ Patti: Thank you. This young boy will be the inspiration for many.
@ Vered: Thank you. I hope we all drink from this lesson.
@ Evelyn Lim: Thank you. I wish you the same good fortune. Indeed.
Hi Bamboo – I heard that story on TV and couldn’t believe it. Kudos to the boy, but that leaves me wondering how that could happen.
I love how you took the story and turned it into hope. Anything’s possible.
I guess if we don’t try we’ll never know . . . I hadn’t heard that story but I’d like to take a look at that 14 year old.
@ Barbara: I haven’t the foggiest idea how it could happen. And yes, I suppose we can find a little hope in the craziest of places.
@ Marelisa: heh… Me too.
I’m inspired by the thought that anything possible!
Thanks. That’s what I needed to hear today.
ari
My husband works on a university campus. I swear the freshmen look younger every year. Maybe the cops were all just as old as I am and said the same thing about the boy. *smile*
Best wishes on a robust subscriber level!
@ BC Doan: It is indeed a very inspiring though. Glad it brought you some inspiration.
@ Ari Koinuma: Glad it was helpful.
@ Lori: Heh… I’m so amazed this kid pulled it off. And so amazed that he passed as an officer at 14.
Thank you. We indeed want a robust level of subscribers.