Highway Stories

On your network, you have requested any of us that have a highway story to write in to tell you about it.

Many years ago, my Aunt Ruth, Uncle Horace, Mom and Daddy and I went for a ride on a Saturday afternoon. Before we reached home, we had a flat tire and since Uncle Horace was driving, he was responsible for changing the tire. He did not have Automobile Club that many call when they need roadside service.

While we were waiting for the flat tire to be changed, we stood near a railroad track. It was not used often, and we did not see a train ride by the whole time we waited. But a strange thing happened. A female cat was crying near the tracks. Uncle Horace and Aunt Ruth were animal lovers and could not stand to see a cat or dog crying needing food. They were able to put the kitty into a pillow case and brought the cat home with them.

A few days went by and kitty had milk in her breast. Once again, Uncle Horace and Aunt Ruth would not turn their back on a starving animal. They returned to the exact location of the flat tire and in a culvert, found six starving kittens, crying their eyes out.

They brought all six home with them and took each of them to the local animal shelter. Because of their benevolence, the kitties lived and found good homes. This story happened over 50 years ago, but one thing I will never forget about Aunt Ruth and Uncle Horace is that they were truly humane folks that loved animals to their dying day. They were hospitable folks, too. We were at their home many times for dinner and their food was always the best. Straight as an arrow folks they were. They are both gone now, along with my parents. All good folks that loved Jesus and I know I will see all of them on the earth made new.

Sincerely,
Marianne Robinson