| 12/15/2007 10:02:55 PM |
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sassy_lassy
Kingston, TN
age: 65
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couldn't resist but to post after a friend sent me thhis . but now I really am going to hit the old bed and try to get some sleep. night all. some may have read this already but for those that did not , enjoy and be happy. bless all and keep smiling-Judy
edit note:
ok , I almost forgot to pt it on here must be more tired than I thought.
A little encouragment can be life changing and give you a beautiful view.
A great note for all to read.
It will take just 37 seconds to read this and change your thinking.
Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room.
One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to
help drain the fluid from his lungs.
His bed was next to the room's only window.
The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back.
The men talked for hours on end.
They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their
involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation.
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Every afternoon, when the man in the bed by the window could sit up,
he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he
could see outside the window.
The man in the other bed began to live for those one hour periods
where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity
and color of the world outside.
The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake.
Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model
boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color
and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance.
As the man by the window described all this in exquisite details, the
man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine
this picturesque scene.
One warm afternoon, the man by the window described a parade passing by.
Although the other man could not hear the band - he could see it in
his mind's eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with
descriptive words.
Days, weeks and months passed.
One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only
to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died
peacefully in his sleep.
She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body
away.
As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be
moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and
after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone.
Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his
first look at the real world outside.
He strained to slowly turn to look out the window besides the bed.
It faced a blank wall.
The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased
roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window.
The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the
wall.
She said, "Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you."
Epilogue:
There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own
situations.
Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled.
If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that
money can't buy.
"Today is a gift, that is why it is called The Present ."
[Edited 12/15/2007 10:05:18 PM]
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| 12/15/2007 10:12:49 PM |
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waytogo51
Prairie Grove, AR
age: 51
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Wow Sassy that was very touching. Thank you. Really makes you think.
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| 12/15/2007 10:14:20 PM |
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phantomswan
Kokomo, IN
age: 55
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What a beautiful message - wish everyone could practice sharing this message!!
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| 12/15/2007 10:16:34 PM |
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agent05949
Greenville, MI
age: 57
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Sassy that was very very nice..........and thought provoking !!!!
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| 12/15/2007 10:27:27 PM |
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butterfly58
Arcadia, MO
age: 58
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Very encouraging to hear on a night like this in the forums where we are at least suppose to be friends of sorts with a certain amount of respect for everyone. We all have our differences but tonight was not a fun time here nor interesting.
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| 12/15/2007 10:34:51 PM |
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agent05949
Greenville, MI
age: 57
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Awwwwww, Butter, maybe it was a full moon?? Or some people had to pay their bills today ?? I try not to let things get me down.
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| 12/15/2007 10:40:19 PM |
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butterfly58
Arcadia, MO
age: 58
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Well it made me use CAPS and I don't usually do that!
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| 12/15/2007 10:44:16 PM |
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lawvixen
Oldsmar, FL
age: 54 online now!
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buttefly And she threatened to use caps on my a$$. When I told her that sounded like fun, she went and got her baseball caps......
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| 12/15/2007 10:45:13 PM |
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agent05949
Greenville, MI
age: 57
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Butter, you take care ol' agents going to bed, the dogs tired of chasing the tennis ball and is laying on the foot of the bed as well as keeps coming out to the loft and looking down at me. So, "nite"
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| 12/15/2007 10:46:38 PM |
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moose3098
Benton Harbor, MI
age: 58
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Later Agent.
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| 12/15/2007 10:48:56 PM |
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agent05949
Greenville, MI
age: 57
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G'nite Moose !!!
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| 12/15/2007 10:54:22 PM |
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sereneinlife
Mountain View, MO
age: 55
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WOW,,          
where`s the party at tonight ????
[Edited 12/15/2007 10:59:56 PM]
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| 12/15/2007 11:01:31 PM |
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butterfly58
Arcadia, MO
age: 58
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Nite all--It's sleepytime for me too! 
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| 12/16/2007 12:52:50 AM |
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queenofhearts61
Seymour, IN
age: 62
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Hwy Wood you gonna use up all the icons?
I wanted to tease Woody and then thought about it and decided to come back and say some things.
First-this is something that I live everyday. I had several times in my life that I thought 'this is it' and accepted it. I live everyday loving being alive even if it is not the best day I ever had. I still consider it a gift. Try not to let the past make me have regrets or anger by unforgiving someone and not let the future take over my today.
I do not sit and worry that I will have to spend the rest of my life never knowing what it is to love someone that loves and does not treat me bad. Nor do I worry about doing things alone or that I may die alone.
I would have the most regret if I did not live and be aware of everyday of my life. Some days it is just sitting on this computer and sharing life with others who are sharing some of their life with me, Thank You for that.
I wish all of you happy holidays and may it be the best new year you have ever had.
[Edited 12/16/2007 1:03:03 AM]
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| 12/16/2007 6:08:56 AM |
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shell523
Port Byron, IL
age: 53
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Thanks Queen! Right back at you girl! Yes I have read this before about the blind man amazing how some can give so much to others and not expect anything back and to top it all off the man that gave of himself actually received the greatest gift of all! God smiling down on him daily.
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