This unknown author sees her blessings as she looks at the world around her, and how she reacts. She writes: “Today, while riding a bus, I saw a very beautiful woman and wished I were as lovely. 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 to me. Oh, God, forgive me when I whine. I have been blessed; the world is mine. I stopped to buy some candy. The lad who sold it had such charm. I talked with Read More
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A Priceless Gift
I came across this story of a woman from Des Moines, Iowa. I’ll let her tell it in her own words. My name is Mildred Honor. I’m an elementary-school music teacher – something I’ve done for over thirty years. Even though I’ve never had the pleasure of having a prodigy, I have taught some very talented students. I’ve also had my share of ‘musically challenged’ pupils; 11-year old Robby was such a pupil. His mother ( a single mom) dropped him off for his first lesson. I prefer students begin at an earlier age, but Robby said it had always Read More