I read this today, and it really touched my heart. I hope it does the same for you.
Today before you say 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 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 wish they had your job.
And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down - Put a smile on your face and think: you're alive and still around.
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This reminded me of my favorite Irish saying:
I used to complain that I had no shoes.
Until I met a man who had no feet.
good reminders!
ReplyDeleteLarry just found out today that he has 7 weeks before the mill shuts down. He's been there 6 years. The first mill he worked at closed in 2003 and he had been there for 28 years. Stinks to start over, but God provided 6 years ago and He will again. Thank God I went back to public school this year. Looks like we'll need that insurance after all.
ReplyDeleteOh, Penny, I'm so sorry about Larry's job. I pray he will find something soon. PTL you have a job with benefits.
ReplyDeleteI don't know what the answer is, but we do know who holds the future!
Life is indeed a gift! This household has learned that lesson the hard way over the past five weeks.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this post. Very refreshing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by my page today. To answer your question, Long Island is off the coast of NY. If you look at a map, you will see an island that sort of looks like a fish. That would be us. LOL