A Tragedy or Blessing?
By : Author Unknown
Years ago in Scotland, the Clark family had a dream. Clark and his wife worked and saved, making plans for their nine children and themselves to travel to the United States. It had taken years, but they had finally saved enough money and had gotten passports and reservations for the whole family on a new liner to the United States.
The entire family was filled with anticipation and excitement about their new life. However, seven days before their departure, a dog bit the youngest son. The doctor sewed up the boy but hung a yellow sheet on the Clarks' front door. Because of the possibility of rabies, they were being quarantined for fourteen days. The family's dreams were dashed. They would not be able to make the trip to America as they had planned.
The father, filled with disappointment and anger, stomped to the dock to watch the ship leave - without the Clark family. The father shed tears of disappointment and cursed both his son and God for their misfortune.
Five days later, the tragic news spread throughout Scotland - the mighty Titanic had sunk. The unsinkable ship had sunk, taking hundreds of lives with it. The Clark family was to have been on that ship, but because a dog had bitten the son, they were left behind in Scotland.
When Mr. Clark heard the news, he hugged his son and thanked him for saving the family. He thanked God for saving their lives and turning what he had felt was a tragedy into a blessing.
Although we may not always understand, all things happen for a reason.
GOOD MORNING
!Yesterday I was able to bless my soul a little by going off to church and praying for all of you , and then I blessed my house with a few very needed touches..It is half-way to being in shape once again.
I love having a day with the family, but it sure does set me back a little as far as what needs to be done. If I had to the choice to make over again though, I’d still choose to spend it with family and friends.
Today I’m thankful for gift of life, with all it's beauty everywhere... I love the blessings of having dear friends and family and pray dear Lord, if you will, please give to mea greater love for you— my dearest friend of all.
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
I accept life unconditionally. Life holds so much-- so much to be happy about always. Most people ask for happiness on condition. Happiness can be felt only if you don't set conditions.
Arthur Rubinstein
May your day be blessed with a few SMILES and lots of SUNSHINE to warm your Heart !
MA
4 comments:
Just shows you how fate can intervene. The Clarks were not meant to sail on the Titanic.
You're entry is the first one of the morning for me. It's the perfect one to start my day with. Thank you for writing this. I needed to read this today.
Pam
I have always loved that story about the titanic.
I too love being with family but this WHOLE week and two weekends has set me back in a BIG WAY!!!!!!
I'm finally wiser in my older self and wait to see the reason in things before getting upset, not always but most of the time...
Hope you found your gloves...
Have a great week!
Linda :)
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