Tragic story of your horse Corbeau. Very sorry. It shows what true dedication you both have in taking care of your animals. Many couldn’t handle that and continue on.
From the time we wake, it’s easy to get focused on what is wrong in our life. What we don’t have or how big our problems are. We get so busy and so stressed we can lose focu…
Tragic story of your horse Corbeau. Very sorry. It shows what true dedication you both have in taking care of your animals. Many couldn’t handle that and continue on.
From the time we wake, it’s easy to get focused on what is wrong in our life. What we don’t have or how big our problems are. We get so busy and so stressed we can lose focus on the gift of today. If we’re not careful we can take for granted our family our friends our health or our opportunities. We can easily lose sight of all the good things in our life. We can lose the right perspective. Being unhappy and miserable with one’s life is a choice we make as is being happy. They say a grateful heart has no room for discouragement. We need to learn to appreciate and be grateful for what we have.
As a kid my Uncle Ben would take me to work, he introduced me to many different trades. Many years had gone by and I had gone to college. After a couple of jobs I opened my small business. Every now and then my uncle Ben would come to work with me and help me out, cutting lumber and things. Eventually he had grown old, his back and his body were hurting him and I would go to see how he was doing. One day I went there and was complaining how stressed I was. I couldn’t keep up with all of the jobs and the new customer calls. No matter how hard I worked it was never enough. I just wanted to get through this time of my life I was very stressed out. My uncle looked at me and said I wish I could be in your shoes. I would do anything to get up off this bed, drive to get a coffee and do a hard days work. Life seems to have passed me by so quickly if I could go back to where you are right now I’d give up everything I have. He said don’t be so willing to wish for getting through this time in your life.
After our conversation I realized how being able to get out of bed, open your eyes and see, smelling the coffee cooking and doing a hard days work isn’t so ordinary. We should always be grateful for all that we have and are able to do. It’s all in our perspective of life.
I left uncle Ben’s house with a new attitude. I guess I realized how lucky I was to be able to do my job, have a home, have a wife that cares about me and have family and friends. It’s sometimes easy with all the stresses in life to lose focus on all of the blessings God has given us. Happy Sunday!J.Goodrich
Thank you for the wisdom you impart in your posts. It’s definitely needed in my life, and encouraging. And yes, it’s a beautiful Sunday! Could not go to church today, as my body does not always cooperate with my desires, but your post was “The word of the Day” for me. Thanks James Goodrich!
Amen James! Wonderful words, & yes, sometimes our lives can be stressful, & we sometimes get wrapped up in our work & don’t spend enough time counting our Blessings. Your Uncle sounds like a great person, & teacher as well! It is nice to have family members that teach the youngster’s a trade, or other life skills! What an honor for you & probably your family as well!
Thank you for taking the time to share this J. Goodrich ~ Such a beautiful meditation this morning with my coffee. We took care of both of my husbands parents and my mother. At one time they all lived with us. I have experienced “stressed out for sure”. Once when I took my mother to the garden in her wheelchair to pick roses that she carried in her lap she said “I just wish we could squeeze out a little more time.”
She passed shortly after and I never forgot that statement.
I’m grateful for the time we had and I’ve found it true that the deeper bonding comes from the labor of taking care of someone.
Thank You Darla,D, I also took care of both of my parents until they passed. I was lucky to have my sister that greatly helped also. My mother in law has moved in with us now. I think we all need to balance our lives. Take time to appreciate the people around us. Every day is a gift. We shouldn’t have to wait for holidays to be thankful or give gifts or give a card saying I love you. This is something we should try to do every day in some manner, even with a compliment or helping someone that has a burden. It’s amazing how people remember simple acts of kindness even from a stranger.
Tragic story of your horse Corbeau. Very sorry. It shows what true dedication you both have in taking care of your animals. Many couldn’t handle that and continue on.
From the time we wake, it’s easy to get focused on what is wrong in our life. What we don’t have or how big our problems are. We get so busy and so stressed we can lose focus on the gift of today. If we’re not careful we can take for granted our family our friends our health or our opportunities. We can easily lose sight of all the good things in our life. We can lose the right perspective. Being unhappy and miserable with one’s life is a choice we make as is being happy. They say a grateful heart has no room for discouragement. We need to learn to appreciate and be grateful for what we have.
As a kid my Uncle Ben would take me to work, he introduced me to many different trades. Many years had gone by and I had gone to college. After a couple of jobs I opened my small business. Every now and then my uncle Ben would come to work with me and help me out, cutting lumber and things. Eventually he had grown old, his back and his body were hurting him and I would go to see how he was doing. One day I went there and was complaining how stressed I was. I couldn’t keep up with all of the jobs and the new customer calls. No matter how hard I worked it was never enough. I just wanted to get through this time of my life I was very stressed out. My uncle looked at me and said I wish I could be in your shoes. I would do anything to get up off this bed, drive to get a coffee and do a hard days work. Life seems to have passed me by so quickly if I could go back to where you are right now I’d give up everything I have. He said don’t be so willing to wish for getting through this time in your life.
After our conversation I realized how being able to get out of bed, open your eyes and see, smelling the coffee cooking and doing a hard days work isn’t so ordinary. We should always be grateful for all that we have and are able to do. It’s all in our perspective of life.
I left uncle Ben’s house with a new attitude. I guess I realized how lucky I was to be able to do my job, have a home, have a wife that cares about me and have family and friends. It’s sometimes easy with all the stresses in life to lose focus on all of the blessings God has given us. Happy Sunday!J.Goodrich
Thank you for the wisdom you impart in your posts. It’s definitely needed in my life, and encouraging. And yes, it’s a beautiful Sunday! Could not go to church today, as my body does not always cooperate with my desires, but your post was “The word of the Day” for me. Thanks James Goodrich!
Thank You CQL, I hope abbreviation is OK, I appreciate your kind words!!
CQL is great. Lol…if AOC has initials, I can too.
😂😂😂 Thank You!!
Amen James! Wonderful words, & yes, sometimes our lives can be stressful, & we sometimes get wrapped up in our work & don’t spend enough time counting our Blessings. Your Uncle sounds like a great person, & teacher as well! It is nice to have family members that teach the youngster’s a trade, or other life skills! What an honor for you & probably your family as well!
Thank you Patricia I’ve spoke of my Uncle Ben before, he was my God Father, and a great person!!
Thank you for taking the time to share this J. Goodrich ~ Such a beautiful meditation this morning with my coffee. We took care of both of my husbands parents and my mother. At one time they all lived with us. I have experienced “stressed out for sure”. Once when I took my mother to the garden in her wheelchair to pick roses that she carried in her lap she said “I just wish we could squeeze out a little more time.”
She passed shortly after and I never forgot that statement.
I’m grateful for the time we had and I’ve found it true that the deeper bonding comes from the labor of taking care of someone.
Life is beautiful indeed. 🕊
Thank You Darla,D, I also took care of both of my parents until they passed. I was lucky to have my sister that greatly helped also. My mother in law has moved in with us now. I think we all need to balance our lives. Take time to appreciate the people around us. Every day is a gift. We shouldn’t have to wait for holidays to be thankful or give gifts or give a card saying I love you. This is something we should try to do every day in some manner, even with a compliment or helping someone that has a burden. It’s amazing how people remember simple acts of kindness even from a stranger.