The story (3 of 3)

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The soldier kept the man alive the best way he could, hoping for a rescue. When they were both found unconscious near dead. The prisoner was sent back to his country and the soldier was decorated for outstanding service.

All the medals and honours the soldier had received could not make him happy. He believed that he had failed in the mission he assigned himself; keeping the prisoner alive. This meeting brought peace and closure to this aging veteran.

The man realised that the person that needed forgiveness the most was himself. He had so quickly forgotten to hope. And the man he hated the most, had saved his life. From then on, the man travelled far and wide, to tell his story to the world.

Now back to me… The child, the ice cream, the river of tears… You see, even when life looks bleak, good is still happening to you. So judge not. I say let them have the ice cream. The next one will be tastier, even better. I can’t wait!

[note:] What do you think? Should there be another lesson too? What other lesson do you seen in the story?