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, 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 scraps of wood 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. Tears started to stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew what had to 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 table-cloth soiled. Children are remarkably perceptive. Their eyes ever observe, their ears ever listen, and their minds ever process the messages they absorb. If they see us patiently provide a happy home atmosphere for family members, they will imitate that attitude for the rest of their lives. The wise parent realises that every day the building blocks are being laid for the child’s future. Let’s be wise builders and role models. “Life is about people connecting with people, and making a positive difference.” Take care of yourself, and those you love, … today and everyday! That regardless of your relationship with your parents, you’ll miss them when they’re gone from your life. That making a “living” is not making a “life.” That, if you pursue happiness, it will elude you. But, if your focus on your family, your friends, the need of others, your work and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you. Sometimes, they just need a little something to make them smile. People will forget what you said … people will forget what you did … but people will never forget how you made them feel.
Posted on: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 19:53:55 +0000
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