Today we share a short inspirational story that can change our attitude towards the things that we may not pay much attention to. Just remember, when we go through a rough patch that only means the better times are waiting eagerly somewhere and will reach us soon.
When I was a little girl, my mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner every now and then. And I remember one night in particular when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day at work. On that evening so long ago, my mom placed a plate of eggs, home fries, and extremely burned toast in front of my dad. I remember waiting to see if anyone noticed! Yet all my dad did was reach for his toast, smile at my mom, and ask me how my day was at school. I don’t remember what I told him that night, but I do remember watching him smear butter and jelly on that toast and eat every bite! When I got up from the table that evening, I remember hearing my mom apologize to my dad for burning the toast. And I’ll never forget what he said. ‘Baby, I love burned toast.’
Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy good night, and I asked him if he really liked his toast burned. He wrapped me in his arms and said, ‘Debbie, your Momma put in a hard day at work today and she’s real tired. And besides-a little burnt toast never hurt anyone! You know, life is full of imperfect things…and imperfect people. I’m not the best housekeeper or cook.’
What I’ve learned over the years is that learning to accept each other’s faults - and choosing to celebrate each other’s differences - is the one of the most important keys to creating a healthy, growing, and lasting relationship. Burnt toast should never be a deal breaker. We could extend this to any relationship in fact - as understanding is the base of any relationship, be it a husband-wife or parent-child, friendship, competitions or work relationships!!"
Don’t put the key to your happiness in someone else’s pocket - but into your own.
People will always forget what you do, and they will always forget what you say, but they will never, ever forget the way you make them feel
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October 23rd, 2009 at 1:09 pm
that was i very nice story, touching. yes i believe that thought counts more than words.
i just remembered, that you mentioned a long time ago, that you were planning to come back/ visit India. did you? and how is it going?
i miss bw a lot, today. nothing to do.
October 24th, 2009 at 3:54 am
very true Kali… they say right actions speak louder than words and so does the thoughts. i too loved the story a lot.
its awesome to hear from you after a long time. how u doing?
yes i am back to India and its going great. cant believe its already 4 months. time in India flys and is too hectic. and people like me use to think American life is hectic.. its nothing in compared to here..