thanks ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sugarsyl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <RecipesAndMore@googlegroups.com> Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 1:15 PM Subject: [RecipesAndMore] Re: The 4 Wife's
> > good one Delma > I like it > Syl > > Sugar Syl says: > Good friends are like stars ... > you don't always see them, but you know they're always there. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "delma bliss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <recipesAndMore@googlegroups.com> > Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 10:24 AM > Subject: [RecipesAndMore] The 4 Wife's > > >> >> >> The four wives >> >> Once upon a time there was a rich King who had four wives. >> >> He loved the 4th wife the most and adorned her with rich robes and >> treated her To the finest of delicacies. He gave her nothing but the >> best. >> >> He also loved the 3rd wife very much and was always showing her off >> to neighboring kingdoms. However, he feared that one day she would leave >> him for another. >> >> He also loved his 2nd wife. She was his confidant and was always >> kind, considerate and patient with him. Whenever the King faced a >> problem, He could confide in her, and she would help him get through the >> difficult times. >> >> The King's 1st wife was a very loyal partner and had made great >> contributions in maintaining his wealth and kingdom. However, he did not >> love the first wife. Although she loved him deeply, he hardly took notice >> of her! >> >> One day, the King fell ill and he knew his time was short. He >> thought of his luxurious life and wondered, "I now have four wives with >> me, But when I die, I'll be all alone." >> >> Thus, he asked the 4th wife, "I have loved you the most, endowed you >> with the finest clothing and showered great care over you. Now that I'm >>>> dying, will you follow me and keep me company?" >> >> "No way!" replied the 4th wife and she walked away without another >> word. >> >> Her answer cut like a sharp knife right into his heart. >> >> The sad King then asked the 3rd wife, "I have loved you all my life. >> Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company?" >> >> "No!" replied the 3rd wife. "Life is too good! When you die, I'm >> going to remarry!" His heart sank and turned cold. >> >> He then asked the 2nd wife, "I have always turned to you for help >> and you've always been there for me. When I die, will you follow me and >> keep me company?" >> >> "I'm sorry, I can't help you out this time!" replied the 2nd wife. >> "At the very most, I can only walk with you to your grave." Her answer >> struck him like a bolt of lightning, and the King was devastated. >> >> Then a voice called out: "I'll go with you. I'll follow you no >> matter >> where you go." >>>> >> >> The King looked up, and there was his first wife. She was very >> skinny as she suffered from malnutrition and neglect. Greatly grieved, >> the King said, "I should have taken much better care of you when I had >> the chance!" >> >> In truth, we all have the 4 wives in our lives: >> >> Our 4th wife is our body. No matter how much time and effort we >>>> lavish in making it look good, it will leave us when we die. >> >> Our 3rd wife is our possessions, status and wealth. When we die, it >> will all go to others. >> >> Our 2nd wife is our family and friends. No matter how much they have >>>> been there for us, the furthest they can stay by us is up to the grave. >> >> And our 1st wife is our Soul. Often neglected in pursuit of wealth, >> power and pleasures of the world. However, our Soul is the only thing >> that will follow us wherever we go. >> Cultivate, strengthen and cherish it now, for it is the only part of >> us that will follow us to the throne of God and continue with us >> throughout Eternity. >> >> Thought for the day: >> Remember, when the world pushes you to your knees, you're in the >> perfect position to pray. >> Pass this on to someone you care about - I just did. >> >> Delma >> >> > > > > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.13.1/981 - Release Date: 8/31/2007 > 6:13 AM > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
