"TODAY" IS A "GIFT" – That is WHY it is called
“THE PRESENT”
Dear Esteemed Readers & Viewers,
The origin of this story is unknown. I came across it when I went through my archives. It was sent to me some time ago. I find the story is spiritually uplifting and worth sharing herein.
Please spare one minute to read it. Think through the story. I pray it will impact your thinking....
THE STORY
Two men namely Baruch and Tobias were seriously ill. Both men occupied the same hospital room.
Baruch 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.Tobias 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 Baruch whose bed was by the window could sit up. He would pass the time by describing to Tobias all the things he could see outside the window.
The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats under the watchful eyes of their parents.
Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every colour and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance. As Baruch described all this in exquisite details, Tobias on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine this picturesque scene.
One warm afternoon, Baruch described a parade passing by. Although Tobias could not hear the band - he could see it in his mind's eye as Baruch by 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 Baruch, 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, Tobias 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, Tobias 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 besides the bed. It faced a blank wall.
Tobias asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate (Baruch) who had described such wonderful things outside this window.
The nurse responded that the man (Baruch) was blind and could not even see the wall. She said, 'Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you.'
As soon as it seemed appropriate, Tobias 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, Tobias 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 besides the bed. It faced a blank wall.
Tobias asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate (Baruch) who had described such wonderful things outside this window.
The nurse responded that the man (Baruch) was blind and could not even see the wall. She said, 'Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you.'
MORALS OF THE STORY
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.
It is heartwarming.
God bless!
aonepakkopi
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