from The Liver Cancer Support Group [LIVER-ONC@LISTSERV.ACOR.ORG]
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> > > Two traveling angels stopped to spend the night
> > > in the home of a wealthy family. The family was
> > > rude and refused to let the angels stay in the
> > > mansion's guest room. Instead the angels were given
> > > a space in the cold basement.
> > >
> > > As they made their bed on the hard floor, the older
> > > angel saw a hole in the wall and repaired it. When
> > > the younger angel asked why, the older angel replied...
> > > "Things aren't always what they seem".
> > >
> > > The next night the pair came to rest at the house of
> > > a very poor, but very hospitable farmer and his wife.
> > > After sharing what little food they had the couple let
> > > the angels sleep in their bed where they could have
> > > a good night's rest. When the sun came up the next
> > > morning the angels found the farmer and his wife in
> > > tears. Their only cow, whose milk had been their sole
> > > income, lay dead in the field.
> > >
> > > The younger angel was infuriated and asked the older
> > > angel "how could you have let this happen!? The first
> > > man had everything, yet you helped him," he accused.
> > > "The second family had little but was willing to
> > > share everything, and you let their cow die."
> > >
> > > "Things aren't always what they seem," the older angel
> > > replied. "When we stayed in the basement of the mansion,
> > > I noticed there was gold stored in that hole in the wall.
> > > Since the owner was so obsessed with greed and
> > > unwilling to share his good fortune, I sealed the wall
> > > so he wouldn't find it. Then last night as we slept in
> > > the farmers bed, the angel of death came for his wife.
> > > I gave him the cow instead. Things aren't always what
> > > they seem."
> > >
> > > Sometimes this is exactly what happens when things
> > > don't turn out the way they should. If you have faith,
> > > you just need to trust that every outcome is always to
> > > your advantage. You might not know it until some time
> > > later.
> > >
> > > Think about this:
> > >
> > > Should you find it hard to get to sleep tonight;
> > > Just remember the homeless family who has no bed to lie in.
> > >
> > > Should you find yourself stuck in traffic; don't despair.
> > > There are people in this world for whom driving is an
> > > unheard of privilege.
> > >
> > > Should you have a bad day at work;
> > > Think of the man who has been out of work for the last three =
months.
> > >
> > > Should you despair over a relationship gone bad;
> > > Think of the person who has never known what it's like
> > > to love and be loved in return.
> > >
> > > Should you grieve the passing of another weekend;
> > > Think of the woman in dire straits, working twelve hours
> > > a day, seven days a week, for 15.00 to feed her family.
> > >
> > > Should your car break down, leaving you miles away from =
assistance;
> > > Think of the paraplegic who would love the opportunity to
> > > take that walk.
> > >
> > > Should you notice a new gray hair in the mirror;
> > > Think of the cancer patient in chemo who wishes she had hair
> > > to examine.
> > >
> > > Should you find yourself at a loss and pondering what is life
> > > all about, asking "what is my purpose";
> > > Be thankful. There are those who didn't live long enough to
> > > get the opportunity.
> > >
> > > Should you find yourself the victim of other people's
> > > bitterness, ignorance, smallness or insecurities;
> > > Remember, things could be worse. You could be them!!!
> > >
> > > Should you decide to send this to a friend;
> > > You might brighten someone's day! |
