When talent & skill work together u get a masterpiece ; when faith & patience work together u get the Master's peace. _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jan Bailey Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 10:44 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [angelsongs] greettings, keep the fork -------------------------------------> Subject: Greetings--- Keep the fork >> >>> Woman and a Fork >>> There was a young woman who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness >>> and had been given three months to live. So as she was getting her >>> things 'in order,' she contacted >>> her Pastor and had him come to her house to discuss certain aspects of >>> her final wishes. >>> >>> She told him which songs she wanted sung at the service, what scriptures >>> she would like read, and what outfit she wanted to be buried in. >>> >>> Everything was in order and the Pastor was preparing to leave when the >>> young woman suddenly remembered something very important to her. >>> >>> 'There's one more thing,' she said excitedly.. >>> >>> 'What's that?' came the Pastor's reply? >>> >>> 'This is very important,' the young woman continued. 'I want to be >>> buried with a fork in my >>> right hand.' >>> >>> The Pastor stood looking at the young woman, not knowing quite what to >>> say. >>> >>> That surprises you, doesn't it?' the young woman asked. >>> >>> 'Well, to be honest, I'm puzzled by the request,' said the Pastor. >>> >>> The young woman explained. 'My grandmother once told me this story, and >>> from that time on I have always tried to pass along its message to those >>> I love and those who are in need of encouragement. In all my years of >>> attending socials and dinners, I always remember that when the dishes of >>> the main course were being cleared, someone would inevitably lean over >>> and say, 'Keep your fork.' It was my favorite part >>> because I knew that something better was coming...like velvety chocolate >>> cake or deep-dish apple pie. Something wonderful, and with substance!' >>> >>> So, I just want people to see me there in that casket with a fork in my >>> hand and I want them to wonder 'What's with the fork?' Then I want you >>> to tell them: 'Keep your fork ..the best is yet to come.' >>> >>> The Pastor's eyes welled up with tears of joy as he hugged the young >>> woman good-bye. He knew this would be one of the last times he would see >>> her before her death. But he also knew that the young woman had a better >>> grasp of heaven than he did. She had a better grasp of what heaven would >>> be like than many people twice her age, with twice as much experience >>> and knowledge. She KNEW that something better was coming. >>> >>> At the funeral people were walking by the young woman's casket and they >>> saw the cloak she was wearing and the fork placed in her right hand. >>> Over and over, the Pastor heard the question, 'What's with the fork?' >>> And over and over he smiled. >>> >>> During his message, the Pastor told the people of the conversation he >>> had with the young woman shortly before she died. He also told them >>> about >>> the fork and about what it symbolized to her. He told the people how he >>> could not stop thinking about the fork and told them that they probably >>> would not be able to stop thinking about it either. >>> >>> He was right. So the next time you reach down for your fork let it >>> remind you, ever so gently, that the best is yet to come. Friends are a >>> very rare jewel , indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to >>> succeed. Cherish the time you have , and the memories you share. 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