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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.
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.

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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.