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Wisdom from a laugh 85, 86
1. Wisdom
From A
Laugh 85
The Child and the Wave
A young boy and his doting grandmother were
walking along the sea shore when a huge wave
appeared out of nowhere, sweeping the child out to
sea. The horrified grandmother got down on her
knees, raised her eyes to the heavens and begged
God to return her beloved grandson. And, lo,
another wave reared up and deposited the stunned
child on the sand before the grandmother.
The grandmother looked the boy over carefully. He
appeared to be fine. But still the grandmother
stared up angrily towards the heavens. “When we
came,” she snapped indignantly, “my grandson
had a hat!”
Reflection
When will we learn to be grateful for what we get?
How often have we complained and complained
and expected more and more. Ponder and count
our Blessings.
2. Wisdom From
A Laugh 86
At the Zoo
A father and his very young son were standing in
front of a tiger's cage at the zoo. The father was
explaining to his son about the wild and fierce
nature of tigers. The son listened attentively with a
rather serious look in his expression.
“Daddy,” the boy finally asked, "if the tiger got out
of the cage and ate you up ..."
“Yes, son?” the father was all ears.
“… what bus should I take home?”
the boy finished.
Reflection
The answer or thinking you expect of
another person can completely shock you.
People, from the very young to the old,
generally are more concerned with their
own welfare and interests first.