The father, a well digger,
strong was he,
And as loving and kind
as a father could be.
And Mary his daughter,
Just five years old,
Was very much dearer
than millions in gold.
To Mary her father
was big, grand and nice,
So each had a treasure,
beyond any price.
One day to the well,
little Mary was sent
To take daddy's lunch,
how gladly she went.
But when she looked down,
not a thing could be seen.
The well, like a pocket,
was dark as could be.
The father saw Mary
and heard her voice, too,
But made not a sound,
just to see what she'd do.
She dropped to her knees,
the dear little soul,
And called down, "Oh, Daddy,
are you down this hole?"
"Why, yes Mary darling,
I'm here at your feet,
Just drop my lunch
for I'm ready to eat.
Just let it go easy,
I'll catch it all right."
She did and she saw
it fall out of sight.
"Why Mary," said father,
"There's enough here for two,
Now this is the thing
I would like you to do.
You jump down here to me
and we'll eat it together,
Down here in the cool
and away from the weather."
"Oh, daddy, I'm afraid,
I can't see you at all,
Be sure now you catch me
and don't let me fall."
'Twas just for a moment
she wavered in doubt,
Then closing her dear
little eyes she jumped out.
In the darkness, yes,
that was the test,
She trusted in faith
At her father's request.
And both were so happy
he kissed her and smiled
Because of the sweet
trusting faith of his child.
"Oh, sweet little Mary,
you put me to shame,
How often my Father
Has called me the same,
But because it was dark
I turned back in doubt.
Refusing the call,
though his arms were stretched
out."
-- Author Unknown
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Thanks to a friend: How does
one go to heaven?
--YOU MAY GO TO HEAVEN -
without health,
without wealth,
without fame,
without a great
name,
without an education,
without big
earnings,
without culture,
without beauty,
without friends,
--BUT REMEMBER
You can't go
to heaven without Christ!
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Thanks to a friend: I Wish
For You...
"I wish you enough sun to keep
your attitude bright.
I wish you enough rain to appreciate
the sun more.
I wish you enough happiness to
keep your spirit alive. I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys
in life appear much bigger.
I wish you enough gain to satisfy
your wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate
all that you possess.
I wish enough "Hello's" to get
you through the final "Goodbye."
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Thanks to AB:
I asked God for water,
He gave me an ocean.
I asked God for a flower,
He gave me a garden.
I asked God for a tree ,
He gave me a forest.
I asked God for a friend,
He gave me YOU.
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Thanks to AB: 20 Secrets
to Happiness
1. Return everything you
borrow.
2. Stop blaming other people.
3. Live within your means
and within your seams.
4. Be humble.
5. Listen more; talk less.
6. Every day, do something
nice and try not to get caught.
7. Strive for excellence,
not perfection.
8. Be on time.
9. Don't criticize anyone
for 24 hours.
10. Be kind to other people.
11. Be even kinder to unkind people.
12. Take time to be alone.
13. Admit it when you make a mistake.
14. Understand and accept that
life isn't always fair.
15. Let someone cut ahead of you
in line.
16. Don't argue.
17. Know when to say something.
18. Know when to keep your mouth
shut.
19. Don't make excuses.
20. Don't sweat the small stuff.
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Two from PackyHumor:
The Best Boss in the World
Smith goes to see his supervisor
in the front office. "Boss," he says, "we're doing some heavy house-cleaning
at home tomorrow, and my wife needs me to help with the attic and the garage,
moving and hauling stuff."
"We're short-handed, Smith," the
boss replies. "I can't give you the day off."
"Thanks, boss," says Smith, "I
knew I could count on you!"
*****
Fast New Car
There was once a snail who was
sick and tired of his reputation for being so slow. He decided to get some
fast wheels to make up the difference. After shopping around a while, he
decided that the Datsun 240-Z was the car to get. So the snail goes to
the nearest Datsun dealer and says he wants to buy the 240-Z, but he wants
it repainted "240-S".
The dealer asks, "Why 'S'?"
The snail replies, "'S' stands
for snail. I want everybody who sees me roaring past to know who's driving."
Well, the dealer doesn't want to
lose the unique opportunity to sell a car to a snail, so he agrees to have
the car repainted for a small fee.
The snail gets his new car and
spent the rest of his days roaring happily down the highway at top speed.
And whenever anyone would see him zooming by, they'd say "Wow! Look at
that S-car go!"
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Here's a Gradowith Poem:
Where Would I Be?
Where would I be without Jesus?
Whatever could I hope to gain?
No other like Him can free us:
All other pursuits are in vain.
In the beginning was the Word,
All that now is was by Him made;
Sheltered in the arms of my Lord
I have no need to be afraid!
He upholds all by His power,
His eyes watch o'er all that we
do;
He's with me every hour:
And He will see me safely through.
"I'll never leave nor forsake thee"
What comfort to know He is near!
Satan cannot overtake me:
Jesus dispels every fear.
When in the great judgment morning
Before Him my life is laid bare;
A white robe I'll be adorning,
In His glory I then will share.
..........H. L. Gradowith..........
09-20-2000
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ANSWER: Wills was the twenty-four-year
old security guard who discovered the Watergate break-in, the "third-rate
burglary" that eventually toppled the Nixon administration.
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