Sunday, April 10, 2011
Stories with Reason: We are all different.
Stories with Reason: We are all different.: "A few years ago my friend approached me and shared some concerns that something maybe wrong with his twin boys. They appeared to be physical..."
We are all different.
A few years ago my friend approached me and shared some concerns that something maybe wrong with his twin boys. They appeared to be physically healthy but the vast difference in each sons personality was a growing issue. He and his wife decided to take the twins to the doctor to get a thorough check up.
The results were that each of the boys were physically fit, about as healthy as a 10 year old can be. After further discussion with the doctor, it was revealed that the biggest concern was that one of the children was very unhappy.
As more time past the more unhappy the second twin appeared to become. With an upcoming birthday approaching, the doctor asked the parents to do an experiment. He suggested that they spend a larger portion of money on the child that was unhappy all of the time. And to have that child open the gift alone in room by him self. Then in turn give the second child a prank gift. Something that would not be appreciated. Also to be opened in a room alone. The parents were then to observe each child as they opened the gifts.
When the big day arrived, the parents frantically observed as the second child opened his new computer game . He immediately thew it to the ground yelling thats not the game he wanted. After a short tantrum they were escorted to watch the other child open his gift.
Upon arriving in the room they heard laughter as the boy pointed to a box full of manure. He said Mom and Dad, this is great! Now where is the Pony? With this much manure there has to be a pony somewhere.
My final observation is that everyday I see people with good health, great personal gifts with families that love them and they will never be happy.
I see others that appear to be less fortunate because of disease, tragedy, and misfortune in their life.It's the latter that always seem to stand out because they constantly share their love and blessings. .
The results were that each of the boys were physically fit, about as healthy as a 10 year old can be. After further discussion with the doctor, it was revealed that the biggest concern was that one of the children was very unhappy.
As more time past the more unhappy the second twin appeared to become. With an upcoming birthday approaching, the doctor asked the parents to do an experiment. He suggested that they spend a larger portion of money on the child that was unhappy all of the time. And to have that child open the gift alone in room by him self. Then in turn give the second child a prank gift. Something that would not be appreciated. Also to be opened in a room alone. The parents were then to observe each child as they opened the gifts.
When the big day arrived, the parents frantically observed as the second child opened his new computer game . He immediately thew it to the ground yelling thats not the game he wanted. After a short tantrum they were escorted to watch the other child open his gift.
Upon arriving in the room they heard laughter as the boy pointed to a box full of manure. He said Mom and Dad, this is great! Now where is the Pony? With this much manure there has to be a pony somewhere.
My final observation is that everyday I see people with good health, great personal gifts with families that love them and they will never be happy.
I see others that appear to be less fortunate because of disease, tragedy, and misfortune in their life.It's the latter that always seem to stand out because they constantly share their love and blessings. .
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