DiL

Friday, October 17, 2014

Women




WOMEN have strengths that amaze men. They carry children, they carry 
hardships, they carry burdens, but they hold happiness, love and joy. 


They smile when they want to scream. They sing when they want to cry. 



They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous. 



WOMEN wait by the phone for a "safe at home call" from a friend or 
relative after a snowy drive home. 



WOMEN have special qualities about them. They volunteer for good 
causes.



They are pink ladies in hospitals, they bring food to shut ins. 



They are childcare workers, executives, attorneys, stay-at-home moms, 
biker babes and your neighbors. They wear suits, jeans, and they wear 
uniforms. 



They fight for what they believe in. They stand up for injustice. 



They are in the front row at PTA meetings. They vote for the person 
that will do the best job for family issues. 



WOMEN walk and talk the extra mile to get their children in the right 
schools and for getting their family the right health care. 



They write to the editor, their congressmen and to the "powers that be" for things that make for a better life. They don't take "no" for an answer when they believe there is a better solution. 



WOMEN stick a love note in their husband's lunch box. They do without 
new shoes so their children can have them. They go to the doctor with a 
frightened friend. 



They love unconditionally. 



WOMEN are honest, loyal, and forgiving They are smart, knowing that knowledge is power; but they still know how to use their softer side to make a point. 



WOMEN want to be the best for their family, their friends, and themselves. 



They cry when their children excel and cheer when their friends get awards.



They are happy (or cry) when they hear about a birth or a new marriage. 



Their hearts break when a friend dies. They have sorrow at the loss of
a family member, yet they are strong when they think there is no 
strength left. 



A WOMAN'S touch can cure any ailment. They know that a hug and a kiss 
can heal a broken heart. She can make a romantic evening unforgettable. 



WOMEN come in all sizes, in all colors and shapes. They live in homes,
apartments and cabins. They drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to 
show how much they care about you. The heart of a woman 
is what makes the world spin! 



WOMEN do more than just give birth. They bring joy and hope. They give
compassion and ideals. They give moral support to their family and 
friends. 



And all they want back is a hug, a smile and for you to do the same to
people you come in contact with. Women have a lot to say and a lot to 
give. 



This was sent to you by someone who respects you as a WOMAN and who 
sees many of your qualities in this letter. Why not pass it on to someone 
you recognize and know? 



That which does not destroy us only makes us stronger! 

Thursday, October 16, 2014

THE 4 WIFES




There was a rich merchant who had 4 wifes. He loved the 4th wife the most and adorned her with rich robes and treated her to delicacies. He took great care of her and gave her nothing but the best.

He also loved the 3rd wife very much. He's very proud of her and always wanted to show off her to his friends. However, the merchant is always in great fear that she might run away with some other men.

He too, loved his 2nd wife. She is a very considerate person, always patient and in fact is the merchant's confidante. Whenever the merchant faced some problems, he always turned to his 2nd wife and she would always help him out and tide him through difficult times.
Now, the merchant's 1st wife is a very loyal partner and has made great contributions in maintaining his wealth and business as well as taking care of the household. However, the merchant did not love the first wife and although she loved him deeply, he hardly took notice of her.

One day, the merchant fell ill. Before long, he knew that he was going to die soon. He thought of his luxurious life and told himself, "Now I have 4 wives with me. But when I die, I'll be alone. How lonely I'll be!"

Thus, he asked the 4th wife, "I loved you most, endowed you with the finest clothing and showered great care over you. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company?" "No way!" replied the 4th wife and she walked away without another word.

The answer cut like a sharp knife right into the merchant's heart. The sad merchant then asked the 3rd wife, "I have loved you so much for all my life. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company?" "No!" replied the 3rd wife. "Life is so good over here! I'm going to remarry when you die!" The merchant's heart sank and turned cold.

He then asked the 2nd wife, "I always turned to you for help and you've always helped me out. Now I need your help again. When I die, will you follow me and keep me company?" "I'm sorry, I can't help you out this time!" replied the 2nd wife. "At the very most, I can only send you to your grave." The answer came like a bolt of thunder and the merchant was devastated.

Then a voice called out : "I'll leave with you. I'll follow you no matter where you go." The merchant looked up and there was his first wife. She was so skinny, almost like she suffered from malnutrition. Greatly grieved, the merchant said, "I should have taken much better care of you while I could have !"

Actually, we all have 4 wives in our lives

  1. The 4th wife is our body. No matter how much time and effort we lavish in making it look good, it'll leave us when we die.
  2. Our 3rd wife ? Our possessions, status and wealth. When we die, they all go to others.
  3. The 2nd wife is our family and friends. No matter how close they had been there for us when we're alive, the furthest they can stay by us is up to the grave.
  4. The 1st wife is in fact our soul, often neglected in our pursuit of material, wealth and sensual pleasure.



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Guess what? It is actually the only thing that follows us wherever we go. Perhaps it's a good idea to cultivate and strengthen it now rather than to wait until we're on our deathbed to lament