Life is a Gift

I typically don’t post things like this or even send forwards through email.  I know I am being kind of sappy two days in a row, but I could not resist.  A friend sent this to me and it really hit home for me.  I hope you take the time to read it.

There was a blind girl who hated herself because she was blind. She hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend. He was always there for her. She told her boyfriend, 'If I could only see the world, I will marry you.'

One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her. When the bandages came off, she was able to see everything, including her boyfriend.

He asked her,'Now that you can see the world, will you marry me?' The girl looked at her boyfriend and saw that he was blind. The sight of his closed eyelids shocked her. She hadn't expected that. The thought of looking at them the rest of her life led her to refuse to marry him.  Her  boyfriend left in tears and days later wrote a note to her saying: 'Take good care of your eyes, my dear, for before they were yours, they were mine.'

This is how the human brain often works when our status changes. Only a very few remember what life was like before, and who was always by their side in the most painful situations.

Life Is a Gift

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: by GOD's grace, you're alive and still around.

Throughout this whole “house burning” ordeal and process, Jeff and I could have had one big pity party.  But we don’t.  Or, atleast  I hope we don’t.  We have tried to stay focused and remain positive.  Of course it is hard, very hard, at times, but I think we always  try to remain focused on how blessed we really are.  It’s amazing what you find out about yourself and also find out about other people when tragedy strikes. We are so thankful for all we have…God, our precious baby boy, family, and our friends.   I just want to say thank you to all of you again  who have reached out to us  with your sweet comments, uplifting and encouraging words, and all you have physically given to us.  WE ARE BLESSED!  Remember, life is a gift!