[mit-ac6] [RX 93.1] the wooden bowl

From: PaCMan <lil_shao27@xxxxxxxxx>
To: mit-ac6@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2002 00:00:24 +0000 (GMT)
...this story could change your life...

The Wooden Bowl...



  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 broken a dish or two,his food was served in a wooden 
bowl.When the family glanced in Grandfather's direction, 
  sometime 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 when I grow 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 some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer 
when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled.

  Remember, regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them 
when they're gone from your life;

  Remember, no matter what happens or how bad it seems today, life does go on, 
and it will be better tomorrow;


  Remember,  that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a "life.";

  Remember, that life sometimes gives you a second chance;

  Remember. that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's.mitt on both 
hands. You need to be able to throw something back;

  Remember, 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;

  Remember, that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make 
the right decision;

  Remember, that even when you have pains, you don't have to be one.

  Remember, that every day, you should reach out and touch someone.

  Remember, People love that human touch -- holding hands, a warm hug, or just 
a friendly pat on the back;

  Remember, that we all  still have a lot to learn;


  Remember, people will forget what you said. people will forget what you did 
... but people will never forget how you made them feel


todo na 
to.........................................................................

ShAoLiN




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