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Saturday, January 28, 2017

The World is Mine

Today, upon a bus, I saw a very beautiful woman and wished I were as beautiful.
When suddenly she rose to leave, I saw her hobble down the aisle.
She had one leg and used a crutch. But as she passed, she gave a smile.
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine. I have two legs; the world is mine.

 
I stopped to buy some candy. The lad who sold it had such charm.
I talked with him, he seemed so glad. If I were late, it'd do no harm.
And as I left, he said to me, "I thank you, you've been so kind.
It's nice to talk with folks like you. You see," he said, "I'm blind."
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine. I have two eyes; the world is mine.

 
Later while walking down the street, I saw a child I knew.
He stood and watched the others play, but he did not know what to do.
I stopped a moment and then I said, "Why don't you join them dear?"
He looked ahead without a word. I forgot, he couldn't 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 sunset's glow.
With ears to hear what I'd know.
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine. I've been blessed indeed, the world is mine.

After all, it's just a simple reminder that we have so much to be thankful for!

- Author Unknown
 
Give the gift of love. It never comes back empty!  I have been truly blessed with AWESOME FRIENDS.

20 comments:

  1. What a wonderful reminder to count our blessings. Thank you for sharing this Cat.

    Hugs
    Roz

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    1. You're welcome, Roz...happy you enjoyed it.

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  2. Aw sweet, and sad. I too have such awesome friends and family.
    love Jan, xx

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    1. You are a very lucky lady, Jan! :)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  3. As Roz said, a reminder to count our blessings.
    Rosie xx

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    1. Most definitely, Rosie! :)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  4. We all need a reminder....seeing the glass as half empty means it is also half full. hugs abby

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    1. Reminders are definitely good, Abby...would rather always see the glass as half full...and refillable! LOL

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  5. Thanks - in these harrowing days, I needed this.

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    1. Happy to help, Sunny. :)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  6. Cat,
    Thank you for the great post. It is always soothing here in a world that has gone completely nuts.
    Meredith

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    1. You're welcome, Mere...happy you enjoyed it. :)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  7. I love the idea of looking at what we have not what we don't have!

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    1. Exactly, Minelle! If we look on the positive side and not borrow trouble, we might really be pleasantly surprised. :)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  8. That was beautiful Cat and a great reminder to count our blessings (hugs)

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    1. Happy you enjoyed it, Daisy...definitely need to count our blessings. :)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  9. beautiful...I love this...and a wonderful reminder to be grateful every day... :-) Hugs

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    1. Happy you enjoyed it, Terps...and we have so much to be grateful for! :)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  10. This not only put a smile on my face but my spouse also, who love sayings like this because of her health issues...

    Hugs
    1ManView

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    1. Happy I was able to bring a smile to both of you, 1MV...sending lots of positive thoughts and healing energy for your spouse.

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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