The Window
Apr/0930
A great note for all to read; it will take just 30 seconds to read this and change your thinking.
Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room’s only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back.
The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation. Every afternoon when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window.
The man in the other bed began to live, for those one-hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside. The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm-in-arm amidst flowers of every color of the rainbow. Grand old trees graced the landscape, and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance.
As the man by the window described all this in exquisite detail, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine the picturesque scene. One warm afternoon the man by the window described a parade passing by. Although the other man couldn’t hear the band – he could see it in his mind’s eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive words.
Days and weeks passed. One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep. She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away. As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone.
Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the world outside. Finally, he would have the joy of seeing it for himself. He strained to slowly turn to look out the window beside the bed. It faced a blank wall.The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window. The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall. She said, “Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you.”
Epilogue:
There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations. Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled. If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can’t buy.”Today is a gift, that’s why it is called the present.”
The origin of this letter is unknown, but it brings good luck to everyone who passes it on. Do not keep this letter. Do not send money. Just forward it to your friends to whom you wish good luck..
Written By: © Author Unknown
Music: ‘When Skies Are Grey’ © Bruce DeBoer
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9:17 am on April 6th, 2009
Sometimes in life,
you find a special friend;
Someone who changes your life
just by being part of it.
Someone who makes you laugh
until you can’t stop;
Someone who makes you believe
that there really is good in the world.
Someone who convinces you
that there really is an unlocked door
just waiting for you to open it.
This is Forever Friendship. (unknown)
5:36 pm on April 6th, 2009
I loved it….that is true God given friendship….to help others with love you feel inside.
6:02 pm on April 6th, 2009
A great inspirational story…Im happy with all the things God bless me with. The unity of friendship is what makes each day special. Been there for each other always.
6:06 pm on April 6th, 2009
A very, very good story, and makes one think deep into ones situation and to allow yourself to deal with your own crisis differently, on how one persons view from a window can be!!!!
6:18 pm on April 6th, 2009
Very touching, it shows how one can imagine things unseen and receive many blessings from them.
7:20 pm on April 6th, 2009
Very strong, being able to see what others cannot see and the wonderful things that the mighty LORD has given us to use. Cherish the time time we have here and enjoy life to it’s richness.
10:23 pm on April 6th, 2009
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if more people could look at the world this way. GOD’S WORLD IS BEAUTIFUL!
1:09 am on April 7th, 2009
ONE MANS ACT OF COMFORT TO HIS BROTHER. WE ARE BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN THE LORD. THIS SETS ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES.
4:25 am on April 7th, 2009
I THINK ITS A BLESSING TO ANYONE ..JUST TO SHOW YOU CARE AND LOVE THEM.THAT IS A BEAUTIFUL STORY…I JUST LOVE IT.GOD IS SO GOOD.
6:22 am on April 7th, 2009
THAT IS JUST TO SHOW HOW WE SEE GOD IN ANYONE. HE IS ALWAYS THERE FOR US FOR GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME!
6:37 am on April 7th, 2009
This is a trully wonderful story of love and care, support and motivation for us all. We are our brothers keeper. It teaches us to keep on, keeping on. We are sent here to help each other through it all. God Bless the writer.
10:49 am on April 7th, 2009
Imagination is one of the worlds greatest healers. and
If it is held together by Hope and Love it is then that everyone can enjoy
and persue the Peace within and out.
To embrace all of Yesterdays Happy Memories,
To find the Courage to Never lose sight of Their Dreams……Mary…..
5:52 pm on April 7th, 2009
Its true that when we seek out a friend, we should be mindful of what we are looking for. The best friend we can have is that who, despite all odds can still create an atmosphere of love, care and encouragement for us when we are down.THIS IS PURE LOVE.
1:58 am on April 8th, 2009
This was beautiful it made me realize two things. How much we are blessed by the people God sends in our lives.And it made me realize i need to slow down and pay more attention to these people that God has sent by my way because sometimes i miss it
4:25 am on April 8th, 2009
Friends are like pieces of life’s puzzle.If you you loose one it will never be complete again.
8:48 am on April 9th, 2009
sweet heart thank you so much may our good lord be with you,shields u,protect you whereva you go n whateva you do dia.remember ILOV U so much.am sure iwill alwayz bother n cherish the luv we have.tkea miss u.see u in the evening.LUV U
5:06 pm on April 9th, 2009
This is an awesome way of giving to others who need to be encouraged
3:46 am on April 16th, 2009
The story has touched my heart. Because of such good people around
and if you have a true friend then the world is a beautiful place
to live. Do post such inspiritional stories regularly.
8:28 pm on June 22nd, 2009
it was so touching…it gives me so much encouregement how beautiful our world is that provides us all the beautiful scenes, peoples, panoramic views, and all the beauties of nature tha gives us so much inspirations that even a blind could see through imaginations…and thats what god given us as a blessings…not only to inspires us but to gives us so much encouragement to live life to the fullest and to the best…
8:51 pm on October 3rd, 2009
Such a touching story. A true story of love and caring.
9:50 pm on October 3rd, 2009
Dear, this card is very touching. It truly minister to my heart and soul…
10:30 pm on October 3rd, 2009
My Sweetie Baby, ” BARRY”, IT IS SAID “THAT TEARS AND LAUGTHER WELL COMPOUNDED , MAKES THE SWEETEST ECSTACY
GRIEF AND JOY, THE TRUEST HAPPINESS
HAPPINESS AND PAIN THE GRANDEST SOUL”
That’s what true LOVE is, if there are lots of hurdles, trials, and tribulations, the sweeter it is, for we achieve the GREATEST LOVE of them all. Amid it all, what I had gone thru, I made it to you. I was able to see you for years now, with very strong determinations, regardless of the distance, the cost, and the long travel, it didn’t matter to me, because that’s what “TRUE and STRONG LOVE” is. TALKING here online without seeing each other in person is useless.People give their STRONG AND UNDYING LOVE here online, but very , very few that will eventuate. TOOOOOOOO MANY PROMISES, ONLINE BUT VERY FEW WILL MEET EACH OTHER IN PERSON. I Love You baby, and I’d be seeing you very, very soon. hugs and kisses……RPach
10:56 pm on October 3rd, 2009
When I was looking out my window I viewed the night sky. I made a wish and sent a hug and kiss to you dear…I felt a magical feeling that my wish was heard and my hug and kiss was on the way to you…on the wings of a precious wonderful dove. I love you!
11:07 pm on October 3rd, 2009
Jesus has a wonderful way of giving sight to even the blind, to bad we who have sight do not see the beauty like the blind man.
11:51 am on October 4th, 2009
I did the same as Love did.
2:26 pm on October 4th, 2009
This is so beautiful. God is so good.
4:48 pm on October 4th, 2009
It’s amazing viewing the sky and looking at God’s creation. It excite me and A did you feel a magical touch?
5:50 pm on October 4th, 2009
Just close your eyes and you will see what you want to see. Think beautiful thoughts and you will see them. Delete the dark thoughts and start over again with the beautiful thoughts.
6:16 am on October 5th, 2009
caring for the other person is the greatest gift of all. look out for others, it hepls you live better!!!!!!!!
11:06 pm on October 10th, 2009
What an wonderful and encourageous story. Live for others, think for other, don’t be selfish, use for other, Live and let them live. Smile always and make all around us happy. when we do it. it would be really great experinece and feeling in our lives. SAME JESUS IS ALSO TELLING THAT ‘ LOVE OUR NIGHBOURS’ Let’s bring new dawn, , new hope, new desire, new strenght , comfort , happiness, and joy in hopeless and distress souls…
glory to be god.
dk paul