Let's be wise , builders,&A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year-old 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 dinnerSince 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 in 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 doThat 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.
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Yeah.. Its a touching story...
And also there are chances to get change by reading your blog if anybody read that kind of people.
Nice Blog.. Thank You...
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I am so sad to Know this about your country. Our parents and the old people in general are the best people to give them more attention and care. We should remember that oneday we will be old and we will need attention from people who live around us. I hope all human looks after his/her parents because they give us the honest feeling to live and be young. Thanks my dear for this kind comment.
Best wishes
Forget-me-Not said:
Dear reem Ali, Thanks for this wonderful and very touching story. That little 4 year's old boy could give a lesson to many people in my country where old people have to stay alone and don't have much attention anymore from their grown up children. It is said it's because of the life style we have here in Western European countries, too much things to do and no time enough.... the same old story could be a good excuse !!! But i guess many people just forgot the things that should always come first.
Dear reem Ali, Thanks for this wonderful and very touching story. That little 4 year's old boy could give a lesson to many people in my country where old people have to stay alone and don't have much attention anymore from their grown up children. It is said it's because of the life style we have here in Western European countries, too much things to do and no time enough.... the same old story could be a good excuse !!! But i guess many people just forgot the things that should always come first.
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And also there are chances to get change by reading your blog if anybody read that kind of people.
Nice Blog.. Thank You...
I am so sad to Know this about your country. Our parents and the old people in general are the best people to give them more attention and care. We should remember that oneday we will be old and we will need attention from people who live around us. I hope all human looks after his/her parents because they give us the honest feeling to live and be young. Thanks my dear for this kind comment.
Best wishes
Forget-me-Not said:
Dear reem Ali, Thanks for this wonderful and very touching story. That little 4 year's old boy could give a lesson to many people in my country where old people have to stay alone and don't have much attention anymore from their grown up children. It is said it's because of the life style we have here in Western European countries, too much things to do and no time enough.... the same old story could be a good excuse !!! But i guess many people just forgot the things that should always come first.Thanks for sharing this.
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