doughboy1956 Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, "How was the trip?" "It was great, Dad." "Did you see how poor people live?" the father asked. "Oh yeah," said the son. "So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?" asked the father. The son answered: "I saw that we have one dog and they had four. We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a creek that has no end. We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night. Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon. We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond our sight. We have servants who serve us, but they serve others. We buy our food, but they grow theirs. We have walls around our property to protect us, they have friends to protect them." The boy's father was speechless. Then his son added, "Thanks Dad for showing me how poor we are." Isn't perspective a wonderful thing? Makes you wonder what would happen if we all gave thanks for everything we have, instead of worrying about what we don't have. Appreciate every single thing you have, especially your friends! "Life is too short and friends are too few." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Re: Perspective: Poor People Amen to that!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Re: Perspective: Poor People Great post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007hunter Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Re: Perspective: Poor People Very True! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjones Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Re: Perspective: Poor People I've seen that before but thats one I really like!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaTrophyHunter Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Re: Perspective: Poor People thats great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Re: Perspective: Poor People Great post. Kinda true in every sense of the word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Re: Perspective: Poor People very good Post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Re: Perspective: Poor People great post, thanks for posting, more often than not we don't realize how "poor" most of us are!! Lucky Us!! Anyone that gets to experience the outdoors is a rich person! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Re: Perspective: Poor People Thats very good! Great post. Im emailing that around.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS whitetail Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Re: Perspective: Poor People great post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master_Chief Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Re: Perspective: Poor People Great post. Amazing how people think being rich is having money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Re: Perspective: Poor People That's a smart kid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newarcher Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Re: Perspective: Poor People Anecdotal...... The rich person is the one who is happy depsite their negative circumstances. For me, I would rather not glorify underachievement as if it is some badge of honor. Had this been my kid, I would have spanked him for being such an unthankful and selfish tot. --The one dog the kid has poops all over the neighor's yards as it is. Four would ignite war. --Yeah, they have a creek with water moccassins and parasites. --Those servants we employ and the grociers we buy food from stimulate the economy, son! --That wall we had to erect was to keep them out! You see, it is all about perspective! I'll take the opportunities and benefits (retirement, college savings, etc.) afforded by achievement! Am I drawing straws here? New Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Re: Perspective: Poor People Great post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Re: Perspective: Poor People Outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbeck Posted June 23, 2006 Report Share Posted June 23, 2006 Re: Perspective: Poor People A truley rich man isn't the one who has the most, But the one that needs the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterbucks1 Posted June 23, 2006 Report Share Posted June 23, 2006 Re: Perspective: Poor People that is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutter Posted June 23, 2006 Report Share Posted June 23, 2006 Re: Perspective: Poor People Thanks for sharing. Great post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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