The Fence
There was a little boy with a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, to hammer a nail in the back fence.
The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. Then it gradually dwindled down. He discovered it was easier to hold his temper than to drive those nails into the fence.
Finally the day came when the boy didn't lose his temper at all. He told his father about it and the father suggested that the boy now pull out one nail for each day that he was able to hold his temper.
The days passed and the young boy was finally able to tell his father that all the nails were gone The father took his son by the hand and led him to the fence. He said, "You have done well, my son, but look at the holes in the fence. The fence will never be the same.
When you say things in anger, they leave a scar just like this one. You can put a knife in a man and draw it out. It won't matter how many times you say I'm sorry, the wound is still there. A verbal wound is as bad as a physical one.
Friends are a very rare jewel, indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. They lend an ear, they share a word of praise, and they always want to open their hearts to us.
Author Unknown
GOOD MORNING !
Hey there, it’s Saturday morning ! A glorious day is ahead !
I do get excited about the weekend – don’t I? I know some would love to be going off to work instead of staying at home, but not me. I only work because I can’t seem to live without a paycheck to pay the bills and I am thankful for my job.
For today, though, I can be the real me. I’m in my glory around the house. It’s too hot to cook much this weekend, so I thought I make a bowl of macaroni salad and that in itself will make a meal. I should say several meals for me.
My sister told me about these delicious frozen fruit bars that they have at Aldi’s. I stopped on my way home yesterday and picked up a package of Strawberry and pack of Pina Colada. They are sooo good and very refreshing in hot weather.
The day ahead will be a busy one, but I’ll be lovin’ every moment ! ***BIG SMILE ***
TODAY’S THOUGHT
To live a little better,
Always be forgiving.
Add a little sunshine
To the world in which we're living.
Helen Steiner Rice
I HOPE YOUR DAY IS BLESSED WITH A FEW SMILES AND LOTS OF SUNSHINE TO WARM YOUR HEART
MA
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2 comments:
Have a great house blessing day and say Hi to Dad for me...
Linda :)
you enjoy your weekend. The fruit bars sound good, I need to get some now too.
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