>
> There was a blind girl who hated herself because of her blindness. Not
> only did she hate herself but she hated everyone else, 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 too,
> and refused to marry him.
>
> Her boyfriend walked away in tears, and later wrote a letter to her that
> simply said. "Just take care of my eyes dear."
>
> This is how the human brain changes when our status changes. Only a few
> remember what life was like before and even fewer remember who to thank
> for always being there even when times were painfully unbearable.
>
> Life Is a Gift
>
> 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 or sweep -
> 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 with their feet.
>
> And when you are tired and complain about your job - Think of the
> unemployed, the disabled and those who wished they had your job.
>
> But before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another -
> Remember that not one of us are without sin and we all answer to one
> maker.
>
> And 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, live it, enjoy it, celebrate it, and fulfill it.
