A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year old grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth. The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess. We must do When the family glanced in Grandfather's direction, sometimes he had a The four-year-old watched it all in silence. One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor. He asked the child sweetly, "What are you making?" Just as sweetly, the boy responded, "Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and Mama to eat your food when I grow up." The four-year-old smiled and went back to work. The words so struck the parents that they were speechless. Then tears started to stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done. That evening the husband took Grandfather's hand and gently led him back to the family table. For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled. Children are remarkably perceptive. Their eyes ever observe, their ears Lord, we ask not that you move the mountains, but that You give us the On a positive note, I've learned that, no matter what happens how bad it I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she I've learned that, regardless of your relationship with your parents, I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you. But, if you focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others, your work and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you. I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. I've learned that every day, you should reach out and touch someone. I've learned that I still have a lot to learn. I've learned that you should pass this on to everyone you care about. I This was sent to me by an Uncle of mine. I do not know who the author of the story is, but whoever it was, was certainly wise. Dave |