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Reenen van Niekerk
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> Wooden Bowl
>> A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and
>> four-year
>> 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 something about Grandfather," said the son. "I've had
>> enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor."
>> So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There,
>> Grandfather
>> ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner. Since Grandfather
>> had
>> broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl. When the
>> family
>> glanced in Grandfather's direction, sometime he had a tear in his eye as
>> he
>> sat alone.
>> Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when
>> he
>> dropped a fork or spilled food.
>> 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
>> ever
>> listen, and their minds ever process the messages they absorb. If they
>> see
>> us patiently provide a happy home atmosphere for family members, they
>> will
>> imitate that attitude for the rest of their lives. The wise parent
>> realizes
>> that every day the building blocks are being laid for the child's
>> future.
>> Let's be wise builders and role models.
>> Lord, we ask not that you move the mountains, but that You give us the
>> strength to climb. "Life is about people connecting with people, and
>> making
>> a positive difference" Take care of yourself, ... and those you love,
>> ...
>> today, and everyday!
>> On a positive note, I've learned that, no matter what happens how bad it
>> seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.
>> I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she
>> handles three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas
>> tree
>> lights.
>> I've learned that, regardless of your relationship with your parents,
>> you'll
>> miss them when they're gone from your life.
>> I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a
>> "life."
>> I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.
>> I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on
>> both hands. You need to be able to throw something back.
>> 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
>> usually
>> make the right decision.
>> 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.
>> People
>> love that human touch - holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly
>> pat on
>> the back.
>> 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 just did. Sometimes they just
>> need a little something to make them smile.
>> People will forget what you said ... people will forget what you did but
>> people will never forget how you made them feel.
>>
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| Re: Wooden Bowl [boodskap #38268 is 'n antwoord op boodskap #38247] |
Fri, 12 January 2001 17:45  |
Jonas
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Dis 'n mooi en waar storie hierdie ene.
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>> Wooden Bowl
>>> A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and
>>> four-year
>>> 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 something about Grandfather," said the son. "I've had
>>> enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor."
>>> So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There,
>>> Grandfather
>>> ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner. Since Grandfather
>>> had
>>> broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl. When the
>>> family
>>> glanced in Grandfather's direction, sometime he had a tear in his eye as
>>> he
>>> sat alone.
>>> Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when
>>> he
>>> dropped a fork or spilled food.
>>> 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
>>> ever
>>> listen, and their minds ever process the messages they absorb. If they
>>> see
>>> us patiently provide a happy home atmosphere for family members, they
>>> will
>>> imitate that attitude for the rest of their lives. The wise parent
>>> realizes
>>> that every day the building blocks are being laid for the child's
>>> future.
>>> Let's be wise builders and role models.
>>> Lord, we ask not that you move the mountains, but that You give us the
>>> strength to climb. "Life is about people connecting with people, and
>>> making
>>> a positive difference" Take care of yourself, ... and those you love,
>>> ...
>>> today, and everyday!
>>> On a positive note, I've learned that, no matter what happens how bad it
>>> seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.
>>> I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she
>>> handles three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas
>>> tree
>>> lights.
>>> I've learned that, regardless of your relationship with your parents,
>>> you'll
>>> miss them when they're gone from your life.
>>> I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a
>>> "life."
>>> I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.
>>> I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on
>>> both hands. You need to be able to throw something back.
>>> 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
>>> usually
>>> make the right decision.
>>> 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.
>>> People
>>> love that human touch - holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly
>>> pat on
>>> the back.
>>> 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 just did. Sometimes they just
>>> need a little something to make them smile.
>>> People will forget what you said ... people will forget what you did but
>>> people will never forget how you made them feel.
>>>
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