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Here’s a story that we came across where a wooden bowl is the center of another of life’s little lessons. It’s a story of how we must be better role models to our children and better children to our parents. If not, we just might be disappointed in our old age! Hope you enjoy it:<\/p>\n

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The Wooden Bowl<\/div>\n

A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year grandson. The old man\u2019s hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather\u2019s shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth.<\/p>\n

The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess. \u201cWe must do something about Grandfather,\u201d said the son. \u201cI\u2019ve had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating and food on the floor.\u201d So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There, Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner. Since Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl. When the family glanced in Grandfather\u2019s direction, sometimes he had a tear in his eye as he sat alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food.<\/p>\n

The four-year-old watched it all in silence. One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor. He asked the child sweetly, \u201cWhat are you making?\u201d Just as sweetly, the boy responded, \u201cOh I am making a little bowl for you and Mama to eat your food from when I grow up.\u201d The four year-old smiled and went back to work.<\/p>\n

The words so struck the parents that they were speechless. Then tears started to stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done. That evening the husband took Grandfather\u2019s hand and gently led him back to the family table. For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled.<\/p>\n

(Children are remarkably perceptive. Their eyes ever observe, their ears ever listen, and their minds ever process the messages they absorb. If they see us patiently provide a happy home atmosphere for family members, they will imitate that attitude for the rest of their lives. The wise parent realizes that every day the building blocks are being laid for the child’s future. Let’s be wise builders and role models. )<\/p>\n

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