Post: Give Time To Your Families
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06-08-2012, 06:07 PM
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4-20
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I found a Moral Story today, and I wanted to share it with you.
Here it is:
After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. She said, “I love you, but I know this other woman loves you and would love to spend some time with you.”
The other woman that my wife wanted me to visit was my MOTHER, who has been a widow for 19 years, but the demands of my work and my three children had made it possible to visit her only occasionally. That night I called to invite her to go out for dinner and a movie. “What’s wrong, are you well?” she asked.
My mother is the type of woman who suspects that a late night call or a surprise invitation is a sign of bad news. “I thought that it would be pleasant to spend some time with you,” I responded. “Just the two of us.” She thought about it for a moment, and then said, “I would like that very much.”
That Friday after work, as I drove over to pick her up I was a bit nervous. When I arrived at her house, I noticed that she, too, seemed to be nervous about our date. She waited in the door with her coat on. She had curled her hair and was wearing the dress that she had worn to celebrate her last wedding anniversary. She smiled from a face that was as radiant as an angel’s. “I told my friends that I was going to go out with my son, and they were impressed, “she said, as she got into the car. “They can’t wait to hear about our meeting.”
We went to a restaurant that, although not elegant, was very nice and cozy. My mother took my arm as if she were the First Lady. After we sat down, I had to read the menu. Her eyes could only read large print. Half way through the entries, I lifted my eyes and saw Mom sitting there staring at me. A nostalgic smile was on her lips. “It was I who used to have to read the menu when you were small,” she said. “Then it’s time that you relax and let me return the favor,” I responded. During the dinner, we had an agreeable conversation – nothing extraordinary but catching up on recent events of each other’s life. We talked so much that we missed the movie. As we arrived at her house later, she said, “I’ll go out with you again, but only if you let me invite you.” I agreed.
“How was your dinner date?” asked my wife when I got home. “Very nice. Much more so than I could have imagined,” I answered.
A few days later, my mother died of a massive heart attack. It happened so suddenly that I didn’t have a chance to do anything for her. Some time later, I received an envelope with a copy of a restaurant receipt from the same place mother and I had dined. An attached note said: “I paid this bill in advance. I wasn’t sure that I could be there; but nevertheless, I paid for two plates – one for you and the other for your wife. You will never know what that night meant for me. I love you, son.”
At that moment, I understood the importance of saying in time: “I LOVE YOU” and to give our loved ones the time that they deserve. Nothing in life is more important than your family. Give them the time they deserve, because these things cannot be put off till “some other time.”
I found this very moving, I hope I passed this feeling on to you.
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06-08-2012, 09:07 PM
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Gambler....
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06-08-2012, 09:09 PM
#12
4-20
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Originally posted by Merkii
Honestly, the impression I get off you posting this is REP WHORE. I hope I don't offend you, but copy and pasta stories cry "REP ME"
No offence taken, everyone has there own opinion.
I posted this just because of the fact that I can relate to it, and it is very moving.
Thank you for taking the time to read it though.
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Originally posted by Andrew
I was about to say that. But instead I'll say GAY GAY GAY. Did I mention this thread was Gay?
As I said previously, everyone has their own opinion. Fair play
06-08-2012, 09:18 PM
#13
Merkii
Former Staff
Originally posted by xFaZe
No offence taken, everyone has there own opinion.
I posted this just because of the fact that I can relate to it, and it is very moving.
Thank you for taking the time to read it though.
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As I said previously, everyone has their own opinion. Fair play
I posted this just because of the fact that I can relate to it, and it is very moving.
Thank you for taking the time to read it though.
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As I said previously, everyone has their own opinion. Fair play
It's a nice story... I guess, I just don't like when people post it on NGU. I'm not blaming/judging you, it's always good to see people actually posting instead of sitting in the sb
carling: irony mirite?)
06-08-2012, 11:28 PM
#14
4-20
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Originally posted by Merkii
It's a nice story... I guess, I just don't like when people post it on NGU. I'm not blaming/judging you, it's always good to see people actually posting instead of sitting in the sb carling: irony mirite?)
carling: irony mirite?)
Nah man, it's cool!
I know exactly what you mean
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Aha, Merkii!
I just got why you put 'Irony :carling:' lol
Nice one man
06-09-2012, 12:03 AM
#15
Pichu
PICHU.
PICHU.
Originally posted by Merkii
Honestly, the impression I get off you posting this is REP WHORE. I hope I don't offend you, but copy and pasta stories cry "REP ME"
Honestly, the impression I get off of your mother is Whore. I hope I don't offend you, but your mom was fun last night and she cried "More More".
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06-09-2012, 12:08 AM
#17
Pichu
PICHU.
PICHU.
Originally posted by xFaZe
Unnecessary, considering that I never took any offence to what he said.
Oh well, have fun being flamed by Merkii and what not.
Oh well, have fun being flamed by Merkii and what not.
Just having a little fun, I have no haters on here... might as well make me one.
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If he takes offense to what I said then... LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL...
I just revised what he wrote.
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