INSPIRATIONAL BITS
BLIND GIRL
There was a blind girl who hated herself because of her blindness. Not only did she hate herself but she hated everyone else, except the boy courting her. He was always there for her. She said that if she could only see the world, she would marry that boy.
One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her and then she could see everything, including the boy.
He asked her, "now that you can see the world, will you marry me?" The girl was shocked when she saw that he was blind too, and refused to marry him.
He 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 the change and even fewer remember who to thank for always being there even when times were painfully unbearable.
'When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That's love.'
Rebecca - age 8
'When someone loves you, is the way they say your name, its different. You just know that your name is safe in their heart the way they said it.'
Billy - age 4
'Love is what makes you smile when you're tired. 'Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK.'
Danny - age 7
'Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen.'
Bobby - age 7 (Wow!)
'If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate'
Nikka - age 6
(we need a few million more Nikka's on this planet)
'Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well.'
Tommy - age 6
'During my piano recital, I was on a stage and I was scared. I looked at all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling. He was the only one doing that. I wasn't scared anymore.'
Cindy - age 8
'My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don't see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night.'
Clare - age 6
'Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken.'
Elaine-age 5
'Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford.'
Chris - age 7
'Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day.'
Mary Ann - age 4
'I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones.'
Lauren - age 4
'You really shouldn't say 'I love you' unless you mean it.. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget.'
Jessica - age 8
And Finally...
A four year old child whose next door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife. Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old gentleman's yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there. When his Mother asked what he had said to the neighbor, the little boy said, 'Nothing, I just helped him cry.'
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 are 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 just for water.
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.
RELISH THE MOMENT GOD GIVES YOU, IT MAY NOT COME AROUND AGAIN, SO LIVE YOUR LIFE FOR HIM NOT FOR YOURSELF ALONE, LOVE HIM AND OTHERS AS HE COMMANDED US ALL TO DO!