>>> >>> Hospital Window >>> 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. >>> 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 detail, the >>>man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine the >>>picturesque scene. >>> One warm afternoon the man by the window described a parade passing >>>by. >>> Although the other man couldn't hear the band - he could see it. In >>>his mind's eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with >>>descriptive words. >>> Days and weeks 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 beside 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's why it is called the present." >>> The origin of this letter is unknown, but it brings good luck to >>>everyone who passes it on. >>> Do not keep this letter. >>> Just forward it to your friends to whom you wish blessings. >>> >> _____ Open multiple messages at once with the all <http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=40787/*http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/handr aisers> new Yahoo! Mail Beta. <http://www.incredimail.com/index.asp?id=809&lang=9> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Yahoo! Groups gets a make over. See the new email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/XISQkA/lOaOAA/yQLSAA/DXOolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Sageata Albastra e cea mai mare tzeapa a transportului public! Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/protest-ro/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
