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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!
Permit me to acknowledge the "Friends" who have
taken the time to purchase items from our store, those who have made donations
and those who pray for our outreach into a hurting world.
I humbly thank you for your faith in me. I
pray that I can live up to your expectations.
Someone said, "Christmas will be here in a few days.
I panicked. So, when the storm hit today, I took the day off and went
shopping for my love.
We are doing very little this year because we are building
"Marianne's room."
I stood on the bare wooden floor in the middle of the
storm and looked at the framed wall they erected yesterday. It will
hold a large arched window in it.
We have no room for a Christmas tree this year, but I
imagined the one that will stand in front of that window next year.
I could see it perfectly. I believe it was the
spirit of the tree we gave to the church for the Nativity.
"The gift" we gave will give back to us
forever.
May your weekend be filled with fun, love and happy
surprises.
Bob and Marianne
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Perks Pearl of Wisdom
"Give one gift and you'll get more in return.
Touch one life and you'll touch the world." Bob Perks
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All stories copyright 2005 Bob Perks
Today's Message:
"Did you notice?" is all I said on the message I
sent.
It appeared she had no idea what that meant.
"Notice what?" she said when I spoke with her
later.
"Did you notice?" I repeated.
"Yes, I noticed. I noticed that everyone else got a
raise at work, but me. I noticed that I get no recognition for the work I
do."
She was right.
"But did you notice?" I repeated again.
She sighed in frustration. I was forcing her to
answer the question and she knew it. She also knew there was an
answer.
This all started recently when things appeared to be
mounting up, spilling over from work to home.
She doesn't smile any more. With that goes the
laughter that endears her to many.
She has a silly laugh. Child-like at
times.
Not lately.
"How about the fact that after the meeting, people came to
you and asked, "Why didn't you get an envelope?"
"You got a raise, too, didn't you?"
"No. That's okay," she said each time.
It wasn't okay.
So what was it that she took from all of that?
The hurt in not being recognized with a raise. The
unfairness in the whole process.
"Did you notice?"
"Notice what?" she now said angrily.
"People cared about you. They didn't just grab
their big pay raise envelopes and run off "good for me!" They looked
at you and noticed that you did not get one. They noticed that you, the
one who inspires the rest of them to do better, be better, did not get a
raise. That bothered them. That's how wonderful you are.
That's the result of you caring for them and doing an incredible
job."
"Did you notice?"
Her eyes filled with a mixture of pain, sadness, and
joy.
So where did this all start?
One day she told me that two people had complimented
her. Two separate people in two different locations that day, said
something nice about her and the work she does.
Then there was the old man. A stranger. He
looked at her and said "You look very beautiful, lady."
When she told me that story, I could see this look of
satisfaction, confirmation that she was indeed a good person. It was a
validation for her. A confirmation for me.
"I'm not surprised at all," I said.
"You, like most people don't recognize all the greatness
in your day. We tend to see what we choose to see. But God sends
positive things, people, moments, and ideas into our lives daily.
You just don't notice them.
If you believe that God is in your life then you cannot
deny the goodness in it, too."
So now I make it a point to ask her daily..."Did you
notice?"
How about you?
"Did you notice?"
"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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Visit my photo album:
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Your Comments... If you would like
to share brief comment about today's message, please write to Bob@BobPerks.com I will use only first
names and no email addresses.
Hi Bob, I have a tape of
my Mom and I harmonizing to IN THE GARDEN. It is so precious to
me. It does keep them alive for us. I miss all the singing our
family did on Christmas eve. They are certainly having a concert up
there. I wish I could be in on it, or at least hear them. Love ya
much, You two. May God Bless you in the New year with nothing but good
health and happiness. Betty
Bob,
I'm saddened by the fact that
the lovely lady in picture 136 of the friends you've never met album still
remains un-named. Every message you send out, I check to see, and
sadly, no name yet. I would hope she would notice or one of her friends or
family members would notify you.
On a happy note, I really
enjoyed the story of Pappy and the harmonica. I often wish I would have
been able to record some of the 'ramblings' my grand father used to say.
It was all a part of history and a big part of who I am today. Now, in
retrospect, I miss hearing him explaining all about the 'old country' which for
him was northern Germany.
Thanks for all you do, and you and
your family have a wonderful Christmas season!
-- Gary Kassner -- **************************************************
"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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