A frail old man went to live with his son, 
 daughter-in-law, and four-year 
 grandson.  The old man's hands trembled, his 
 Eyesight was blurred, and his 
 step faltered.  The family ate together 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 Grandfather," 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, 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 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 when I grow 
 up." The  four-year-old smiled and went back to 
 work. 
 
 The words so struck the parents 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. 
 
 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 realizes 
 that every day the building blocks are being laid 
 for the child's future. 
 
 Let's be wise builders and role models.  Lord, we 
 ask not that you move the 
 mountains, but the You give us the strength to 
 climb. "Life is about people 
 connecting with people, and making a positive 
 difference" 
 
 Take care of yourself, and those you love, ...today, 
 and everyday! 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 
 three things: a rainy day, 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 touches - holding hands, a 
 warm hug, or just a 
 friendly pat on the back. 
 
 I've learned that I still have a lot to learn. 
 
 Pass this on to everyone you care about. I just did. 
 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.