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"I Believe in You!"
A message of Hope, stories from the
road.
By Bob Perks
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Hello, my friend!
This may be my only message this week. I pray you are well
and
happy, my friend!
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Perks Pearl of Wisdom
"It is not the cost of the gift but the spirit in
which
it is given that makes it most valuable."Bob
Perks
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All stories copyright 2006 Bob Perks
Today's Message:
"The Last Day"
By Bob Perks "This is to inform you that today will be your last day. Please make every effort to get your affairs in order and take care of
all last minute
contacts."
He knew it was coming, but still he was shocked. "Time seemed to fly by," he thought to himself. "I had so many great things going. I don't understand why this should
happen now."
But often this happens with no particular explanation, rhyme or reason.
He was angry, confused and saddened by it all. But after some reflection and a few tears he began gathering his
belongings.
Then pulling out his address book he started with the "A's" and made his final phone calls.
"I've always enjoyed my conversations with you, Jim. I just wanted to tell you that I think you have some great talent. Don't
waste a
moment of time. Keep working as hard as you do and you'll
make it,"
he told one person.
"You've been my strength, my inspiration through all of these years. If I haven't told you enough, I hope you know how
much I love you and
your family," he said to another.
In just a few short hours he was able to reach most everyone he wanted to talk to. He even contacted some of the people on his
email list with
whom he had casual contact over the past few
years.
On the way home he stopped by his barber to say thanks for the great job she did. "It took some magic to make me look good," he
joked with her.
They hugged, shed a few tears and he continued
on.
Arriving at home, he wrote out a few personal note cards he wanted to leave for the mailman, the mechanic who kept his
car is
such great shape, the woman behind the meat counter at the
market.
"You always gave me such great service and you have such a
beautiful
smile," he wrote to her.
Before his family arrived he decided to take a walk around the neighborhood. Along the way he smiled and greeted everyone
with
a cheerful, "Great day, isn't it?"
Passing by the park he succumbed to his child-like desires and spent a few minutes on the swings and sliding board. Laughing
and giggling,
he drew the attention of some of the
parents. Seeing the joy on his face,
they joined in.
As he continued around the neighborhood he stopped by the local flower shop and bought all the daisies they had. Taking this walk
full circle he
handed a flower to everyone who passed by.
"Take time to enjoy the beauty of the world. You are so much a part of it!" he told each one.
Yes, it seemed like this last day might very well be his best day. He returned home to the comfort and love of his family. They talked for hours about the wonderful times they shared and how
grateful they were
to him for all he had done for them.
Then in the early morning hours, as he lay in the arms of his loving wife, surrounded by his children, he breathed his last breath on
his last day.
The reality is we never do get that notice. Few ever have the time to get all of their affairs in order. We may not have that last
chance to tell those
we love how much they mean to us. We don't have the 24
hours to thank
the people in our lives, give encouragement to those who
need it,
appreciate the kindness of those who touch our lives daily
or give the
gift of hope to perfect strangers.
How wonderful it would be if we could. You can, you know. Live each day as if it were your last. Live life in love and on your last day, you'll leave in peace. By the way...I hope you know how much I love each of you! "I believe in you!" Bob Perks "I believe in You!"
Bob Perks
I encourage you to share my stories with your friends but, when
copying I ask that
you keep my name and contact information
attached so that new readers can find their way
here. Use of this
story for commercial use is prohibited without
direct permission
from the author.
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to share brief comment
about today's message, please write to Bob@BobPerks.com
I will use only first names and no email
addresses.
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"I wish you enough!"
Bob Bob Perks is a professional speaker, author and vocalist. Member National Speakers Association. Visit http://www.BobPerks.com Visit Bob's story site: http://www.IWishYouEnough.com Sign up to receive Bob's free stories sent three times weekly. "I wish you enough!" written by Bob Perks (c) 2001 "I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright. I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more. I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive. I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger. I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting. I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess. I wish you enough "Hello's" to get you through the final "Goodbye." |
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