This Thanksgiving week
I plan to share some stories, a few of my favorites, which have caused me to
pause in life and give thanks. I hope that you enjoy this little series of
stories.
Forgive
Me When I Whine - author unknown
Today
upon a bus, I saw a lovely maid with golden hair; I envied her -- she seemed so
gay, and how, I wished I were so fair; When suddenly she rose to leave, I saw
her hobble down the aisle; she had one foot and wore a crutch, but as she
passed, a smile. Oh God, forgive me when I whine, I have two feet -- the world
is mine.
And
when I stopped to buy some sweets, the lad who served me had such charm; he
seemed to radiate good cheer, his manner was so kind and warm; I said,
"It's nice to deal with you, such courtesy I seldom find"; he turned
and said, "Oh, thank you sir." And then I saw that he was blind. Oh,
God, forgive me when I whine, I have two eyes, the world is mine.
Then,
when walking down the street, I saw a child with eyes of blue; he stood and
watched the others play, it seemed he knew not what to do; I stopped a moment,
then I said, "Why don't you join the others, dear?" He looked ahead
without a word, and then I knew he could not hear. Oh God, forgive me when I
whine, I have two ears, the world is mine.
With
feet to take me where I'd go; with eyes to see the sunsets glow, with ears to
hear what I would know. I am blessed indeed. The world is mine; oh, God,
forgive me when I whine.
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