Blind Eyes...very touching story
By blackbriar
@blackbriar (9076)
United States
June 28, 2007 8:47pm CST
I just received this in my email and never read it b4. Thought I would share it with my friends here in mylot. Really makes you think, no?
Blind Eyes
There was once a blind young woman who hated life for no other reason
except that she was blind. She hated everyone, except her loving
boyfriend. He was always there for her. She often said that if she could
only see, she would marry her boyfriend.
One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her and soon she could see
everything, including her boyfriend.
Her boyfriend asked her, "Now that you can see the world, will you
marry me?"
The girl was shocked when she learned that her boyfriend was blind.
Now, not
wanting to be burdened by a 'blind' person, she refused to marry him.
Her loving, devoted and understanding boyfriend walked away in tears,
his
heart obviously broken.
The girl who had been so fortunate to have the world opened up to
her,
continued enjoying it, day in and day out, trying to never miss a
single
pleasure life had to offer.
After a time, she received a letter from her ex-boyfriend, which
stated simply:
"Your happiness was all that ever mattered to me. I am so happy that
you are
enjoying life as I always hoped you could I would like to ask one
parting
favor of you, my dear... please, just take care of my eyes."
This, as sad as it may seem, is how the human brain changes when our
status
changes. Only a few remember what life was like before and who's
always been there even in the most painful situations.
Life Is A Gift
So, today before you think of saying an unkind word - Think of
someone who
can't speak.
Before you complain about the taste of your food - T hink of someone
who has
nothing to eat.
Today before you complain about life - Think of someone who went too
early to heaven.
Before you complain about your children - Think of someone who
desires
children but they're barren.
Before you argue about your dirty house, someone didn't clean or
sweep - Think of the people who are living in the streets.
Before whining about the distance you drive - Think of someone who
walks the same distance.
And when you are tired and complain about your job - Think of the
unemployed, the disabled and those who wished they had your job.
But before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another -
Remember
that not one of us are without sin and we all answer to one Maker.
..
And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down - Put a smile on
your face and thank God you're alive and still around.
Life is a gift... Live it... Enjoy it... Celebrate it... And fulfill it
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have
entertained
angels unawares." Hebrews 13:2
Love and God Bless.........
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8 responses
@jjwatson28 (572)
• United States
29 Jun 07
love your post. It was sad but has so much truth in it. Great job. Makes ya think.
@brendakaya (2332)
• United States
4 Jul 07
That's very sad, but very true in so many situations. It really makes you stop and look at your situation. No matter how bad we think things are, there's always someone out there that's going through something worse.
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@blackbriar (9076)
• United States
4 Jul 07
That's what got me thru the days after my hubby left us. Sure we had to cut corners but we didn't lose the house or the car. I even mentioned to my daughter during one of her whiny spells when she wanted something and I had to tell her no cause I didn't have the money that she should be grateful we aren't homeless and that she has friends she doesn't have to leave behind. That we have our pets still. After thinking about it for some time, she came back to me with a big hug and said she will never ask for anything again and she didn't for a long time.
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@brendakaya (2332)
• United States
4 Jul 07
It's so hard to say no to our children when they want something. It's good that she realized it wasn't because you didn't want to, but because you couldn't. Not all are that understanding.
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@brendakaya (2332)
• United States
15 Jul 07
Thanks for choosing my answer as best answer. I am so greatful. Thank you.
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
3 Jul 07
That story brought me to tears. But it's so true, when some people have that status change, they forget where they came from and those that were always there for them. And it's so sad that that happens. It's definitely a very good life lesson for people to learn. Thanks so much for sharing this hon.
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@blackbriar (9076)
• United States
3 Jul 07
Story brought tears to my eyes as well. I've known ppl like this. They were great friends until the 'status' change, then they suddenly stopped talking to me. It's times like that when I realize they were never my friend to begin with.
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@suspenseful (40192)
• Canada
10 Nov 07
Well you have the whole admonition at the end wrong. It is not be "kind to someone who is less fortunate than you, and do not complain about your problems because etc." it is that if you did have a disability and you no longer have it, you should not disparage someone who has the same handicap that you no longer has. This is not the case, that I cannot say the food I eat is too salty because there might be someone with no sense of taste, or my job is too hard because someone is unemployed, etc.
The whole story of that former blind girl should have been explained that when something has been fixed in your life, you should not assume that someone has that same problem because they deserve it, or they were too lazy to get it fixed. And if you did have a handicap, you are supposed to understand more what that person is going through and not leave them in a lurch.
So if something is bothering me, if the food is too salty, if it is rotten, no person with no taste buds, or no tongue is going to stop me from telling others. I am not politically correct and I am not afraid.
@sunshinelady (7609)
• United States
1 Feb 08
This post makes a person step back and ponder. When things change sometimes the person changes. Sometimes for the good other times not so good. We always should stop and think about what we have and appreciate it as well as the people that are around us we should appreciate. Very Excellent Post and it says a bundle.
@sunshinelady (7609)
• United States
1 Feb 08
This also brought tears to my eyes. The man loved unconditional and only wanted happiness for the girl. His sacrafice of his eyes was truly giving.
@blackbriar (9076)
• United States
12 Jul 07
Thank you for reading my posts, beauty. I'm glad you enjoy them. :-) This story really struck home with me and just knew that some mylotters would enjoy it as well as I did so had to share it.
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@asawako48162 (3321)
• United States
10 Feb 08
i had friends that are blind and they get around better then you think..they have a special talent for surviving where most normal people don't have a clue..it is a blind world anyway..as look at this world does to each other everday..who is truly the blind? we who have sight see the injustice but chose not to..we see the war and let it go on and the killing of the innocents..so who is really the blind
