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"I Believe in You!"
A message of Hope, stories from the
road.
By Bob Perks
Celebrating 8 years of writing...
May 1, 1998-May 1,
2006
more than 1,000 stories...for
millions of "friends I've never
met."
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Hello, my friend!
"I was born excited!" I mean, I love finding big
stuff
in little moments. But the man I spoke with today
really has me beat.
I hope you find excitement in this day.
My best to you,
Bob and Marianne
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"You cannot begin to see until you begin to
believe!" Bob Perks
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All stories copyright 2006 Bob Perks
Today's Message:
"The Last Thing I Did"
By Bob Perks
"The last thing I did was the most exciting thing ever!"
he said.
I couldn't wait to hear what it was.
"Well, my friend, I can't imagine what you might have
accomplished,
but whatever it was you must share it with me," I
said.
The older man looked at me with somewhat of a surprised
look on
his face.
We stared at each other and I became a bit
uncomfortable. Had I
misunderstood what he said? Did he say something
else and I insulted him?
"Oh, I'm sorry. Did I misunderstand you?" I
finally said.
"What did I say?" he replied.
"Didn't you just say, "The last thing I did was
the most exciting thing ever?"
I repeated.
"Well, yes I did."
"What was it? What was the most exciting thing
ever?" I asked.
"Oh, I see," he replied. "You're waiting for me to
tell you that I won
something or accomplished some great thing,
right?"
"Well, yes. Isn't that what you implied?" I
asked.
"In a sense, yes. But permit me to clear
things up," he said.
I couldn't wait to hear this one.
"You look like a healthy man, are you?" he
asked.
"Basically. I mean I have problems but nothing life
threatening that
I know of."
"Then you might not understand this," he said. Then
placing his
arm around my shoulder he explained.
"About a year ago I nearly died. I had a heart
attack that nearly
ended my life. It was an experience that took me to
my knees and
lifted me back up again. It was then that I really
began to see how
valuable every moment is in my life."
He then crossed in front of me and placing his hands on my
shoulders,
said, "Every last thing I do is the most exciting
thing I have ever done.
It's one more moment, day, week, month past the day
I almost died.
That's exciting!"
How very powerful that thought was.
It was like he hit me in the head. I have always
said that everyone
should have a near death experience so that they can
appreciate life more.
I never have. But I have lived through it when
my son and wife both had cancer.
I have certainly changed the way I look at life.
"That way when my last breath does finally come, I will go
out seeing
the real value of "the last thing I did."
Feeling down? Thinking you have nothing to be
excited about in
your life?
Think again. Try appreciating life so very much that
the last thing you
did would be the most exciting thing you ever
did.
Right now for me...it would be sending this story to
thousands of
friends I've never met. Now, that's
exciting!
"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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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.
RE: "Do the right thing"
Dearest Bob; Once again you hit the nail on the
head. I try
and always be fair and honest and above all to do the "right
thing"
and so far it has never let me down. Thanks
Wendy
HI Bob,
I feel very fortunate to have been able to read your stories. Everyone one of them have a special meaning. My hat's off to you!!! I wish you enough. Congratulations, Debbie Bob
I sent your story to a person who gave an organization that
directive when
he was interim director - those words ring in my head a lot
and have guided
me during some tough moments - thanks for the refresher course
in doing the
right thing - when we do we are blessed 100 fold
thanks again
Fran
Bob,
Ah, yes, "Do the right thing!" How many times I heard
that from Mama,
Granny, George, and several others as well. Funny, if
you tell the truth, the
"right thing" seems always to work out! Bob, you are
wonderful!! Keep up all
your inspirations and sharing of your works of art.
You are such an inspiration!! - Wanda
Right on Bob!
As a dear friend of mine is known to say..
Do the next right thing. When you do the wrong thing, do
the next right thing.
Be blessed!
Glorey
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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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