One night, at 11:30 PM, an older African-American woman was
  standing on the side of an Alabama highway trying to endure a
 lashing rain storm. Her car had broken down and she desperately needed a
 ride.

 Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car.  A young white
 man  stopped to help her-generally unheard of in those conflict-filled
1960s.  The man took her to safety, helped her get assistance and put her
 into a taxi cab. She seemed to be in a big hurry!

  She wrote down his address, thanked him and drove away.
 Seven days went by and a knock came on the man's door.  To his
 surprise,  a giant combination console color TV and stereo record player were
 delivered to his home.  A special note was attached.  The note read:

 Dear Mr. James:
  Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway the other night.
 The  rain drenched not only my clothes but my spirits.  Then you came
 along.  Because of you, I was able to make it to my dying husband's bedside
 just before he passed away.  God bless you for helping me and unselfishly
  serving others.

  Sincerely,
  Mrs. Nat King Cole.