Over 16,513,891 people are on fubar.
What are you waiting for?

BONZ's blog: "stuff"

created on 10/15/2006  |  http://fubar.com/stuff/b14182

THE WOODEN BOWL

A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and4 yr >oldgrandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and >his step faltered. > >The family ate together every night 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 >dosomething about father," 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 yo u >and Mama to eat your food in when I grow up." The four-year-old smiled and >went back to work. > >The words so struck the parents so 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. > >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 four things: a rainy day, the elderly, 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.! >
Leave a comment!
html comments NOT enabled!
NOTE: If you post content that is offensive, adult, or NSFW (Not Safe For Work), your account will be deleted.[?]

giphy icon
last post
15 years ago
posts
124
views
23,582
can view
everyone
can comment
everyone
atom/rss
official fubar blogs
 8 years ago
fubar news by babyjesus  
 13 years ago
fubar.com ideas! by babyjesus  
 10 years ago
fubar'd Official Wishli... by SCRAPPER  
 10 years ago
Word of Esix by esixfiddy  

discover blogs on fubar

blog.php' rendered in 0.046 seconds on machine '80'.