What is a friend?

A friend is someone special, who’s very close to you…

Someone who will overlook the silly things you do;

A friend is sympathetic, when life is not going right…

And is there to share your gladness when things are looking bright;

A friend will understand you, when no one else will try…

And will always stay beside you as days and years go by.

THE LESSON FROM A DONKEY!

THE LESSON FROM A DONKEY!

One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well.
The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do.
Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway;
it just wasn't worth it to retrieve the donkey.

He invited all his neighbours to come over and help him.
They all grabbed a shovel and began to shovel dirt into the well.
At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly..
Then, to everyone's amazement he quieted down.

A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well.
He was astonished at what he saw.
With each shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey was doing something amazing.
He would shake it off and take a step up.

As the farmer's neighbours continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal,
he would shake it off and take a step up.
Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up
over the edge of the well and happily trotted off!

MORAL :
Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt.
The trick to getting out of the well is to shake it off and take a step up.
Each of our troubles is a steppingstone.
We can get out of the deepest wells just by not stopping, never giving up!
Shake it off and take a step up.

Remember the five simple rules to be happy:

1. Free your heart from hatred - Forgive.

2. Free your mind from worries - Most never happens.

3. Live simply and appreciate what you have.

4. Give more.

5. Expect less from people but more from God.
 
Enjoy Life & Stay Happy

I Shall Pass Through This World But Once

I shall pass through this world But once,

Any good therefore, that I can do,

Or any kindness that I can show

To any human being,

Let me do it now.

Let me not defer or neglect,

For I shall not pass this way again.


A favorite quote loved by my mom - Ms Barbara Chan nee Khan
Sunset: October 11, 1997