The Wooden Bowl

I found this in my email this morning and thought I would share...

The Wooden Bowl

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 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 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, 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 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 get better.

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 God, your family, your friends, and the needs of others,
happiness will find you.

I've learned that whenever I pray, and then 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.

I've learned that you should pass this on to everyone you care about ..I just did.

May God richly bless you!

Cherry Picking

 
 
 
 

This was the 1st day of cherry picking season. Here are a few shots. It was quite enjoyable except for the fact that we lost Jasmine on this little outing. We all went in different directions. In the end we ran into her but Jessie was a little upset thinking we were going to leave her. How silly is that. The one thing that I found out about is she diffenately needs a phone.
Anyway, if you have time I would say this is a nice little outing especialy for the little ones as you can eat the cherries as you go.

 

At Play

 
 
 
 
Our Friday night hang out. Tom has joined the church's softball league so every Friday night we're at the park to cheer him and the team on. Jessica was out in the sand building some type of castle I think. I was to busy snapping pictures... So you know I was having fun. I was hoping to get that candid shot. I'm still working on it. I'm hoping to take another black and white photography class this summer if time permits.

Too Cute.

The story below was written my Jessie. I thought it was absolutely adorable so I had to post it. She's such a little girl. Hopefully, she'll have this spirit for a few more years. I've run across a few of her stories and they are so imaginative. She might turn out to be a writer just like her sister. Who knows. I'll keep you posted if I run across anymore of her stories. Thank goodness, she doesn't read my blog. I have a bad habit of spelling the beans about things that were told to me privately by her. What I think is cute; she says, that it's for know one else to know. For instance last night she was telling me about... Oops there I go again. Well, I'm off to pick up my girls...

Life with Snowball and Buzz

 
LIFE WITH SNOWBALL AND BUZZ
By: Jessica .B
One day in science class I saw a big box it said, ”Chicken Box. I walk up to it and saw to 2 chicks Mrs.Aram said their names are Snowball and Buzz. I ask, “How are they staying.” “Until the class losses focus when they go back to my house”, She said. The chick chirp for food.

“When do they start flying”, I ask. In a couple of weeks. She said sadly. When I went back to class and sat down. I kept hearing chirps I turn around and look down and saw the chicks I tap my neighbor Katherine I told her I saw the chicks. She turns around she saw nothing.

She looks at me and said “I don’t see any chicks.” I said, “But I see the chicks.” Katherine said, “You need to see a doctor.” I said “NO I DON’T!” In after school outback Snowball and Buzz could talk.

When I got home Snowball and Buzz was hungry they said eat Oats. Good the family love to eat oats. I found 900 pounds in the cover. When it was time for bed they told me why they ran away from Mrs.Aram. When her real class loud kept them sick

On May16, 2016 we went to see Prince Caspian the movie cool. When we went to Six Flag we went on all the rides and got pictures Snowball and Buzz and share a drink. Snowball said happily “Can we go to Disney land tomorrow?” ask Snowball I said “Yes we can go.” Snowball could not go to sleep he took the TV remote watch he THE MIGTH B he watch it until Buzz and I woke up it 3:00 am. I told Snowball “We only have 2 more hours left until we’re leaving Snowball said sadly “I can’t sleep.” I said to Snowball “Maybe you’re hungry do want some Oats?” Snowball said cheering up “Well I didn’t eat dinner.” I went down the hallway to the kitchen to get some Oats for Snowball once he ate he was out. Buzz and I went with a blanket and a pillow to the living room to watch I- CARLY.2 hours past. Snowball and Buzz were ready.35 minute past we were at Disney land we went on all the rides and got pictures what was the bests day of are lives

That’s the life with Snowball and Buzz

THE END

Too Cool

 
Jessica and I had the opportunity Friday to day the day off and accompany Tom to Nixon library. This was taken at lunch at good old KFC... Her and I were being silly while posing for the camera.