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, [...]
As I sat on the park bench enjoying the cool night air and gazing at the people who were taking a break from the rest of the world, two young lovers passed me by and I overheard the woman say, "Honey, why can't the moon always be this full and beautiful as it is tonight?" He replied, "I don't know [...]
We may wonder sometimes what we get from giving to others. There are times when doing for others can feel like a real pain, there are many sayings and quotes which explain the moral reasons for helping others, but actually I have found that in helping others - I always help myself and improve my own self esteem [...]
A child's needs are simple but very important. Meeting your child's needs will help him/her become a happy fully functioning person 1. My hands are small. Please don't expect perfection whenever I make a bed, draw a picture or throw a ball. My legs are short. Please slow down so that I can keep up with you. 2. [...]
The Cake Debra glanced nervously at the clock on the kitchen wall. Five minutes before midnight. "They should be home any time now," she thought as she put the finishing touches on the chocolate cake she was icing. It was the first time in her 12 years she had tried to make a cake from scratch, and to be honest, [...]
One day a young man was standing in the middle of the town proclaiming that he had the most beautiful heart in the whole valley. A large crowd gathered and they all admired his heart for it was perfect. There was not a mark or a flaw in it. Yes, they all agreed it truly was the most beautiful heart [...]
