What Goes Around Comes Around

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 6:51 am

What goes around comes around

I guarantee you will remember the tale of the Wooden Bowl tomorrow,

a week from now, a month from now, a year from now...

A frail old man went to live with his son , daughter-in-law , and 4 yr old grandson. The old man's hands trembled , his eyesight was blurred , and his step faltered.

The family ate together every night 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 father , " 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 in when I grow up." The four-year-old smiled and went back to work.

The words so struck the parents so 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.

On a positive note , I've learned that , no matter what happens , how bad it seems today , life does go on , and it will be better tomorrow.

I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles four things: a rainy day , the elderly , lost luggage , and tangled Christmas tree lights.

I've learned that , regardless of your relationship with your parents , you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.

I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a "life.."

I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back.

I've learned 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..

I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart , I usually make the right decision.

I've learned that even when I have pains , I don't have to be one.

I've learned that every day , you should reach out and touch someone.

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

I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.!

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 7:24 am

I love that story:-4 where did you find it?:-2:wah:

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 8:24 am

kazalala;698849 wrote: I love that story:-4 where did you find it?:-2:wah:

grrrrrrrrr:yh_rotfl

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 9:40 am

Hi Carolly,

Thanks for posting that about the wooden bowl. I had heard it long ago but could never remember how it went and couldn't find it anywhere.

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 10:06 am

RedGlitter;698909 wrote: Hi Carolly,

Thanks for posting that about the wooden bowl. I had heard it long ago but could never remember how it went and couldn't find it anywhere.

No prob hun....isn't it lovely...and so true. Hope yer okx;)

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 1:14 pm

Thanks for the words of wisdom, Carolly. We all need to be reminded once in awhile what is truly important in this life of ours.

PS. Are you the "Carol" of the "Friends of Carol" thread?

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 1:31 pm

:wah::rolleyes: I was just asking,

JImbo.

You don't know until ya ask. Am I right or am I right?

Anyway, how do YOU know for sure?:sneaky:

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:08 am

along-for-the-ride;699041 wrote: Thanks for the words of wisdom, Carolly. We all need to be reminded once in awhile what is truly important in this life of ours.

PS. Are you the "Carol" of the "Friends of Carol" thread?Yes thats me babe...the lovely one:wah:or the pain I should say lol.Come an say hi to us....we aint a bad lot;):)Oh by the way...take no notice of JimmyBaby ......you see his jealous of our interesting chat but schhhhhh dont let him know Ive told you lol.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 1:25 pm

Carolly;699366 wrote: Yes thats me babe...the lovely one:wah:or the pain I should say lol.Come an say hi to us....we aint a bad lot;):)Oh by the way...take no notice of JimmyBaby ......you see his jealous of our interesting chat but schhhhhh dont let him know Ive told you lol.

Gotcha, Carol.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 1:36 pm

jimbo;699427 wrote: lemon entry my dear watson

snigger

Jimbo, do you always have to have the last word or something?

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 1:39 pm

along-for-the-ride;699435 wrote:

Jimbo, do you always have to have the last word or something?
Shall we sort him out mate..........what you reckon???:-5:D

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 1:44 pm

Carolly;699437 wrote: Shall we sort him out mate..........what you reckon???:-5:D

That's okay, Carol. I got him on the "coffee in my keyboard" thread.

DelicateDominatrix · Post by **DelicateDominatrix** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 2:55 pm

I agree that what goes around comes around.I firmly believe that.We often get what we give.There are of course times that it dont seem that way,but in the end I do believe we will get ours in the end.

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:33 am

DelicateDominatrix;699474 wrote: I agree that what goes around comes around.I firmly believe that.We often get what we give.There are of course times that it dont seem that way,but in the end I do believe we will get ours in the end.

Indeed in my life I have found that to be so true.Life is a mystery tour and sometimes we do lose our way but lessons have to be learnt and sometimes we do have to learn the hard way........nothing comes easy of that you can be sure.