The Piano Lesson
Wishing to encourage her young son's progress on the
piano, a mother took the small boy to a concert
featuring a renowned pianist. After they were seated,
the mother spotted a friend in the audience and walked
down the aisle to greet her.
Seizing the opportunity to explore the wonders of the
concert hall, the little boy rose and eventually
explored his way through a door marked "NO
ADMITTANCE." When the house lights dimmed and the
concert was about to begin, the mother returned to her
seat and discovered that her son was missing.
The curtains parted and spotlights focused on the
impressive grand piano on stage. In horror, the mother
saw her little boy sitting at the keyboard, innocently
picking out "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." At that
moment, the great piano master made his entrance,
quickly moved to the piano, and whispered in the boy's
ear, "Don't quit. Keep playing."
Then, leaning over, the great pianist reached down
with his left hand and began filling in a bass part.
Soon his right arm reached around to the other side of
the child and he added a running obligato. Together,
the old master and the young novice transformed a
frightening situation into a wonderfully creative
experience. The audience was mesmerized.
That's the way it is with God. What we can accomplish
on our own is hardly noteworthy. We try our best, but
the results aren't exactly graceful flowing music. But
with the hand of the Master, our life's work truly can
be beautiful. Next time you set out to accomplish
great feats, listen carefully. You can hear the voice
of the Master whispering in your ear, "Don't quit.
Keep playing." Feel His loving arms around you. Know
that His strong hands are playing the concerto of your
life.
Remember, God doesn't call the equipped, He equips the
called. He'll always be there to love and guide you on
to great things. Keep the faith, and keep playing.
Together, you and the Master will make beautiful
music.
A Rose That Meant Something
Each year he sent her roses, and the note would always say, "I love you even more this year, than last year on this day. My love for you will always grow, with every passing year."
She knew this was the last time that the roses would appear. She thought, he ordered roses in advance before this day. Her loving husband did not know, that he would pass away.
He always liked to do things early, way before the time. Then, if he got too busy, everything would work out fine.
She trimmed the stems and placed them in a very special vase. Then, sat the vase beside the portrait of his smiling face.
She would sit for hours, In her husband's favorite chair. While staring at his picture, and the roses sitting there.
A year went by, and it was to live without her mate. With loneliness and solitude, that had become her fate.
Then, the very hour, The doorbell rang, and there were roses sitting by her door.
She brought the roses in, and then just looked at them in shock. Then, went to get the telephone, to call the florist shop.
The owner answered, and she asked him, if he would explain, Why someone would do this to her, causing her such pain?
"I know your husband passed away, more than a year ago," The owner said, "I knew you'd call, and you would want to know. The flowers you received today, were paid for in advance. Your husband always planned ahead, he left nothing to chance. There is a standing order, that I have on file down here, And he has paid, well in advance, you'll get them every year.
There also is another thing, that I think you should know, He wrote a special little card...he did this years ago. Then, should ever I find out that he's no longer here, that's the card that should be sent to you the following year."
She thanked him and hung up the phone, her tears now flowing hard. Her fingers shaking, as she slowly reached to get the card.
Inside the card, she saw that he had written her a note. Then, as she stared in total silence, this is what he wrote...
"Hello my love, I know it's been a year since I've been gone. I hope it hasn't been too hard for you to overcome. I know it must be lonely,
and the pain is very real.
Or if it was the other way, I know how I would feel. The love we shared made everything so beautiful in life. I loved you more than words can say, you were the perfect wife. You were my friend and lover, you fulfilled my every need. I know it's only been a year, but please try not to grieve.
I want you to be happy, even when you shed your tears. That is why the roses will be sent to you for years. When you get these roses, think of all the happiness that we had together, and how both of us were blessed.
I have always loved you and I know I always will. But, my love, you must go on, you have some living still.
Please...try to find happiness, while living out your days. I know it is not easy, but I hope you find some ways.
The roses will come every year, and they will only stop, When your door's not answered, when the florist stops to knock. He will come five times that day, in case you have gone out. But after his last visit,he will know without a doubt! To take the roses to the place, where I've instructed him and place the roses where we are, together once again.
Sometimes in life, you find a special friend; Someone who changes your life just by being part of it. Someone who makes you laugh until you can't stop; Someone who makes you believe that there really is good in the world. Someone who convinces you that there really is an unlocked door just waiting for you to open it.
touching? indeed it is.. sometimes story makes us cry, makes us laugh and so on.. but one true thing is that it indeed happen in reality that most of us seems to miss out due to things that clouded in front of us..
