There
was once a blind girl who hated herself for no other reason except that she was blind. She hated everyone, except
her loving boyfriend.
He
was always there for her. She said that if she could only
see the world, she would marry her boyfriend. One day,
someone donated a pair of eyes to her and then she could see
everything, including her boyfriend.
Her
boyfriend asked her, "Now that you can see the world,
will you marry me?"
The
girl was shocked when she saw that her boyfriend was blind.
Not wanting to be burdened by a 'blind' person, she refused
to marry him. Her loving, devoted and understanding
boyfriend walked away in tears. His heart obviously broken.
The
girl who had been so fortunate to have the world opened up
to her, continued enjoying it; day in and day out.... trying
to never miss a single pleasure life had to offer.
One day she received a letter from her ex-boy friend which
stated simply.......
"I
sincerely hope you enjoy your life. Your happiness was all
that
ever mattered to me. I am so happy that you are enjoying
life as I always hoped you could. I would like to ask one
parting favor of you my dear. Just
take care of my eyes!"
This, as sad as it may seem, is how the human brain changes
when our status changes. Only a few remember what life was
like before and who's always been there even in the most
painful situations.
Today before you think of saying an unkind word -
Think of
someone who can't speak.
Before
you complain about the taste of your food -
Think of someone who has nothing to eat.
Before
you complain about your husband or wife -
Think of someone who's crying out to God for
a companion.
Today
before you complain about life -
Think of someone who went too early to
heaven.
Before
you complain about your children -
Think of someone who desires children but
they're barren.
Before
you argue about your dirty house, someone didn't clean -
Think of the people who are living in the streets.
Before
whining about the distance you drive -
Think of someone who walks the same
distance.
Before
you think of pointing the finger or condemning another.
Remember that not one of us are without faults and we all
answer to one higher power.
When
depressing thoughts seem to get you down -
Put
a smile on your face and thank God you're alive and still
around.
Life
is a gift...
Thank
God for it!!!
