Here it is. :)
Didn't think I was ever gonna get here today, have been out burning the roads up.
Another great read and presentation today. The picture of Kerry in the tank with his special blue suit was a riot!
Posted on 08/05/2004 12:27:37 AM PDT by dutchess
(((Darks)))!
Why is Darks hiding?
Actually, that came from Weinie and I forgot to give her credit. Now she's on the warpath! What's a body to do?
Loved your post, Dubya.
Here's one received yesterday from my longtime friend Terry in Florida:
DON'T WE ALL
Sent By: Ruth Benson
I was parked in front of the mall wiping off my car. I had just come from the car wash and was waiting for my wife to get out of work. Coming my way from across the parking lot was what society would consider a bum. From the looks of him, he had no car, no home, no clean clothes, and no money.
There are times when you feel generous but there are other times that you just don't want to be bothered. This was one of those "don't want to be bothered times."
"I hope he doesn't ask me for any money," I thought.
He didn't.
He came and sat on the curb in front of the bus stop but he didn't look like he could have enough money to even ride the bus.
After a few minutes he spoke.
"That's a very pretty car," he said.
He was ragged but he had an air of dignity around him. His scraggly blond beard keep more than his face warm.
I said, "thanks," and continued wiping off my car.
He sat there quietly as I worked. The expected plea for money never came. As the silence between us widened something inside said, "ask him if he needs any help." I was sure that he would say "yes" but I held true to the inner voice.
"Do you need any help?" I asked.
He answered in three simple but profound words that I shall never forget. We often look for wisdom in great men and women. We expect it from those of higher learning and accomplishments. I expected nothing but an outstretched grimy hand. He spoke the three words that shook me.
"Don't we all?" he said.
I was feeling high and mighty, successful and important, above a bum in the street, until those three words hit me like a twelve gauge shotgun.
Don't we all?
I needed help. Maybe not for bus fare or a place to sleep, but I needed help. I reached in my wallet and gave him not only enough for bus fare, but enough to get a warm meal and shelter for the day. Those three little words still ring true. No matter how much you have, no matter how much you have accomplished, you need help too. No matter how little you have, no matter how loaded you are with problems, even without money or a place to sleep, you can give help. Even if it's just a compliment, you can give that.
You never know when you may see someone that appears to have it all. They are waiting on you to give them what they don't have. A different perspective on life, a glimpse at something beautiful, a respite from daily chaos, that only you through a torn world can see.
Maybe the man was just a homeless stranger wandering the streets. Maybe he was more than that. Maybe he was sent by a power that is great and wise, to minister to a soul too comfortable in themselves.
Maybe God looked down, called an Angel, dressed him like a bum, then said, "go minister to that man cleaning the car, that man needs help."
Don't we all?
-- Author Unknown
How blessed we are to have Weinie's Perspectives from Rainbow Bridge..:))
Keep 'em comin,' O Spirited One - -
Here it is. :)
Didn't think I was ever gonna get here today, have been out burning the roads up.
Another great read and presentation today. The picture of Kerry in the tank with his special blue suit was a riot!
Yes we all do need help. Nice one. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Voter turn out is low 25% is projected. It was light at the station I was at. Chuck is a good Christian man, pro-life, pro 2A, pro traditional marriage and anti-income tax.
Very moving. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you (-:
Weinie
Dutchess, we're sure going to miss you. Have a wonderful and relaxing vacation.
(((((((((JH2/Dutchess)))))))))))
LadyX, thank you, and
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Good morning, (((((((((John))))))))).
And I love givin' 'em! ;-)
A harty Good Morning backyatya, my friend :-)
Hopefully, she'll venture out soon, especially since she will have the whole house to herself for awhile! She will eventually realize she can trust her new friend. :)
Most excellent work you two.. been off line for weeks it seems.. just a quick email check now & then.
Always great to read your "stuff" john.. and Dutchess fine presentations.
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Great job Dutchess and JohnHuang!
Morning to all!
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