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The Wooden Bowl
The Wooden Bowl
I guarantee you will remember the tale of the
Wooden Bowl tomorrow, a week from now, a month
from now, a year from now.
A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-
in-law, and four year old grandson. The old man's
hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his
step faltered.
The family ate together at the table. But the elderly
grandfather's shaky hands and failing sight made
eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the
floor. When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on
the tablecloth.
The son and daughter-in-law became irritated
with the mess. "We must do something about
Grandfather," said the son. I've had enough of
his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the
floor.
So the husband and wife set a small table in
the
corner. There, Grandfather ate alone while the rest
of the family enjoyed dinner. Since Grandfather
had boken a dish or two, his food was served in a
den bowl.
When the family glanced in Grandfather's direction,
sometimes he had a tear in his eye as he sat alone.
Still, the only words the couple had for him were
sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or
spilled food.
The four year old watched it all in silence. One
evening before supper, the father noticed his son
playing with wood scraps on the floor.
He asked the child sweetly,"What are you making?"
Just as sweetly, the boy responded, "Oh,I am making a
little bowl for you and Mama to eat your food in when
Igrow up." The four year old smiled and went back to work.
The words so struck the parents that they were
speechless.Then tears started to stream down their
cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew what
must be done.
That evening the husband took Grandfather's hand
and gently led him back to the family table. For
the remainder of his days he ate every meal with
the family. And for somereason,neither husband nor
wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was
dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled.
On a positive note, I've learned that, no matter
what happens or how bad it seems today, life does
go on, and it will be better tomorrow.
I've learned that, regardless of your relationship
with your parents, you'll miss them when they're
gone from your life.
I've learned that making a "living" is not the
same thing as making a "life."
I've learned that life sometimes gives you a
second chance.
I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with
a catcher's mitt on both hands. You need to beable to
throw something back.
I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will
elude you. But, if you focus on your family, your
friends, the needs of others, your work and doing the
very best you can, happiness will find you.
I've learned that whenever I decide something with an
open heart,I usually make the right decision.
I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have
to be one.
I've learned that every day, you should reach out and
touch someone.
People love that human touch - holding hands, a warm
hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.
I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.
I've learned that you should pass this on to everyone
you care about.
I just did.
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