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xxmxaxrxyxx · 04-17-2008, 04:41 AM

It will take just 37 seconds to read this and change your thinking.

Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room.

One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs.
His bed was next to the room's only window.

The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back.

The men talked for hours on end.

They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation.

Every afternoon, when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window.

The man in the other bed began to live for those one hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside.

The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake.
Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance.

As the man by the window described all this in exquisite details, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine this picturesque scene.

One warm afternoon, the man by the window described a parade passing by.< SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma'>

Although the other man could not hear the band, he could see it in his mind s eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive words.

Days, weeks and months passed.

One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep.

She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away.

As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone.

Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the real world outside.

He strained to slowly turn to look out the window beside the bed.

It faced a blank wall.

The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window.

The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall.

She said, 'Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you.'

Epilogue:

There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations.

Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled.

If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can't buy.

'Today is a gift, that is why it is calledThe Present.'

The origin of this letter is unknown, but it brings good luck to everyone who passes it on.

Do not keep this letter.

Just forward it to your friends to whom you wish blessings.

Yorkiefan49 · 04-17-2008, 05:14 AM

I have this story hanging on my refrigerator. I think it is so precious! It touches me every time I read it and all others who come into my home and read it!

Patti · 04-17-2008, 05:18 AM

Thank you so much for posting that. I was feeling down this morning and it made me think of all I have and not what I don't have.

SevenGirl · 04-17-2008, 05:18 AM

Thank you so much for sharing!!! What a wonderful message!!

xxmxaxrxyxx · 04-17-2008, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiefan49

I have this story hanging on my refrigerator. I think it is so precious! It touches me every time I read it and all others who come into my home and read it!

hehe it was emailed to me and i thought i would share...it put a smile on my face...hehe

xxmxaxrxyxx · 04-17-2008, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Patti

Thank you so much for posting that. I was feeling down this morning and it made me think of all I have and not what I don't have.

i know what you mean....this email couldn't have came at a better time for me either...

xxmxaxrxyxx · 04-17-2008, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SevenGirl

Thank you so much for sharing!!! What a wonderful message!!

you're welcome...i know how this message made me feel this morning despite how i was feeling...so if it could do that to me then it can also help others...

04-17-2008, 04:41 AM	#1
xxmxaxrxyxx BANNED FROM SHOPPING!! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 10,170 Blog Entries: 6	Something to think about... It will take just 37 seconds to read this and change your thinking. Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room's only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back. The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation. Every afternoon, when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window. The man in the other bed began to live for those one hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside. The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance. As the man by the window described all this in exquisite details, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine this picturesque scene. One warm afternoon, the man by the window described a parade passing by.< SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma'> Although the other man could not hear the band, he could see it in his mind s eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive words. Days, weeks and months passed. One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep. She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away. As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone. Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the real world outside. He strained to slowly turn to look out the window beside the bed. It faced a blank wall. The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window. The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall. She said, 'Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you.' Epilogue: There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations. Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled. If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can't buy. 'Today is a gift, that is why it is calledThe Present.' The origin of this letter is unknown, but it brings good luck to everyone who passes it on. Do not keep this letter. Just forward it to your friends to whom you wish blessings. __________________ Kaine Kandie Tootsie Yoshiko MeiLing Kioko Tootsie Smokey \|\| Yoshi Mochi \|\| MeiLing Kacy \|\| Kioko is still searching for his Cinderella.

04-17-2008, 05:14 AM	#2
Yorkiefan49 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 188	I have this story hanging on my refrigerator. I think it is so precious! It touches me every time I read it and all others who come into my home and read it! __________________ ~Pokey is my PRINCESS~

04-17-2008, 05:18 AM	#3
Patti Donating YT 10000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 18,386	Thank you so much for posting that. I was feeling down this morning and it made me think of all I have and not what I don't have. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : Maya's Mom RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

04-17-2008, 05:18 AM	#4
SevenGirl Bella-My Georgia Girl Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Duluth, Georgia Posts: 2,390	Thank you so much for sharing!!! What a wonderful message!! __________________ Elizabeth and Bella Official Members of the CRAZY Club and the PINK Club! Bella 's dressing up!