I was blind, but now I see...

bevhembree · Post by **bevhembree** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 6:40 am

There was A blind girl who hated herself because she was blind. She Hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend. He was always
There for her. She told her boyfriend, 'If I could only see The world, I will marry you.'

One day, Someone donated a pair of eyes to her. When the bandages came off, she was able to see everything, including her Boyfriend.

He asked Her,'Now that you can see the world, will you marry me?' The Girl looked at her boyfriend and saw that he was blind. The
Sight of his closed eyelids shocked her. She hadn't expected That. The thought of looking at them the rest of her life Led her to refuse to marry him.

Her Boyfriend left in tears and days later wrote a note to her Saying: 'Take good care of your eyes, my dear, for before They were yours, they were mine.'

This is How the human brain often works when our status changes. Only a very few remember what life was like before, and who Was always by their side in the most painful situations.

Life Is a Gift

Today
Before you say an unkind word - Think of someone who can't
Speak.

Before
You complain about your husband or wife -
Think of someone who's crying out to GOD for a companion.

Today
Before you complain about life - Think of someone who went Too early to heaven.

Before
Whining about the distance you drive Think of someone who Walks the same distance with their feet.

And when You are tired and complain about your job - Think of the Unemployed, the disabled, and those who wish they had your Job.

And when Depressing thoughts seem to get you down - Put a smile on Your face and think: you're alive and have this wonderful group!

I myself am guilty of being too self centered and focusing on the worst in my life- I needed to see this today and hope it helps give just one person here a boost! Beverly

Mom of 6 · Post by **Mom of 6** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 7:09 am

loved it!!!! thanks Bev, for sharing this with us today..JUST what I NEEDED!!!

God bless you
Mom of 6

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 7:29 am

Hi Bev!!
That was a real boost!!
Thoughtful of you to share.

Good to hear from you.
Bless you!!!
MJ

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:32 am

Wow!!! This is a great example of true love!!! To think that guy donated his own eyes to the lady he loved is "outta this world awesome"

Thank you soooo much for sharing this inspirational story!!!

We take soooo many things in life for granted!!! We should never ever complain about anything, but, in all things give "thanks" to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!!!

There are sooooo many out there in this world, who, would change places with us in a second!!!

There are soooo many suffering, homeless, starving, and even lying in nursing facilities, who would love to walk in our shoes for just one day!!!

This is a "real eye opener"...We take far too many things in this life for granted!!!

I just wonder how we would react if all these wonderful things were taken away from us!!!

We are allowing our lives to slip by us when we don't practice "gratitude" for every single thing we see, hear, feel, taste, touch and for every person and blessing, which God Himself has sooo richly bestowed upon each of us!!!

Thanks again!!! Such an "EXTRAORDINARY BEAUTIFUL" POSTING!!!

HAVE A BLESSED DAY!!!

bevhembree · Post by **bevhembree** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 4:07 am

Thank you and each of you here is a blessing to me and I want you to remember that every day!

manofmusic · Post by **manofmusic** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 3:07 pm

bevhembree

Now I have something else to print out and put on my fridge ! I'm going to need a bigger fridge ! LOL