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A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and a four-year-old grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together nightly at the dinner table. But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and failing sight made eating rather difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped the glass often milk spilled on the tablecloth.
The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess. So the husband and
wife set a small table in the corner. There, grandfather ate alone while the
rest of the family enjoyed dinner at the dinner table. Since grandfather had
broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl.
Sometimes when the family glanced in grandfather's direction, he had a tear in his eye as he ate alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food. The four-year-old son watched it all in silence.
One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps
on the floor. He asked the child sweetly, “What are you making?” Just as
sweetly, the boy responded, “Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and mama to
eat your food from when I grow up.” The four-year-old son smiled and went back
to work. The words so struck the parents that they were speechless. Then tears
started to stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew what
must be done. That evening the husband took grandfather's hand and gently led
him back to the family table.
For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled. Children are remarkably perceptive. Their eyes always observe, their ears always listen, and their minds always process the messages they absorb. If they see us patiently provide a happy home atmosphere for family members, they will imitate that attitude for the rest of their lives. The wise parent realizes that every day is being laid for the child's future.
Let us all be wise builders and role models. Take care of yourself...and those
you love...today, and everyday!
sunnyv: Seems we are unable to do for our parents what they did for us. They cared for us, fed us, protected us, taught us and encouraged us. We all should tr ...
ada23: yes, i agree. My newphew at the age of 4 and everytime my mother and i come to his home, he always positively take some food good to entertain us, and ...
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