The World is Mine

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

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