Holy Cow. That was really amazing! Thanks for that. Erika
----- Original Message ----- From: Ron Carson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Monday, January 22, 2007 8:30 pm Subject: [OTlist] Life Is A Gift To: [email protected] > My lovely wife sent me this and I think it's appropriate for > all of > us: > > ===================================================================== > > There was once a blind girl who hated herself for no other reason > except that she was blind. She hated everyone, except her loving > boyfriend. He was always there for her. She said that if she could > only see the world, she would marry her boyfriend. > > > One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her and then she could > see > everything, including her boyfriend. > > Her boyfriend asked her, "now that you can see the world, will you > marry me?" > > The girl was shocked when she saw that her boyfriend was blind. > Not > wanting to be burdened by a 'blind' person, she refused to marry him. > > Her loving, devoted and understanding boyfriend walked away in > tears. > His heart obviously broken. > > The girl who had been so fortunate to have the world opened up to > her, > continued enjoying it; day in and day out.... trying to never miss > a > single pleasure life had to offer. > > A while later she received a letter from her ex-boy friend which > stated simply......."I sincerely hope you enjoy your life. Your > happiness was all that ever mattered to me. I am so happy that you are > enjoying life as I always hoped you could. I would like to ask one > parting favor of you my dear ... Just take care of my eyes." > > This, as sad as it may seem, is how the human brain changes when > our > status changes. Only a few remember what life was like before and > who's > always been there even in the most painful situations. > > 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 Jesus for a companion. > > Today before you complain about life - Think of someone who went too > early to heaven or hell. > > Before you complain about your children - Think of someone who > desires > children but they're 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. > > 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. > > ===================================================================== > > > > -- > Options? > www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com > > Archive? > www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] > > ************************************************************************ ************** > Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science > for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. > www.otdegree.com/otn > ************************************************************************ ************** > -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] ************************************************************************************** Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. www.otdegree.com/otn **************************************************************************************
