Guest guest Posted February 11, 2002 Report Share Posted February 11, 2002 > TROUBLE TREE > > > WE SHOULD ALL DO THIS! > > > I hired a plumber to help me restore an old farmhouse, and after he had > >just finished a rough first day on the job: (a flat tire made him lose an hour > >of work & his electric drill quit) his ancient one ton truck refused to > >start. > > > While I drove him home, he sat in stony silence. > > >On arriving he invited me in to meet his family. As we walked toward the > >front door, he paused briefly at a small tree, touching the tips of the > >branches with both hands. > > >When opening the door he underwent an amazing transformation. His tanned > >face was wreathed in smiles and he hugged his two small children and gave > >his wife a kiss. > > >Afterward he walked me to the car. We passed the tree and my curiosity > >got the better of me. I asked him about what I had seen him do earlier. > > >Oh, that's my trouble tree, " he replied. " I know I can't help having > >troubles on the job, but one thing's for sure, > >those troubles don't belong in the house with my wife and the children. > >So I just hang them up on the tree every night when I come home and ask >God to take care of them. Then in the morning I pick them up again. " Funny > >thing is, " he smiled, " when I come out in the morning to pick 'em up, > >there aren't nearly as many as I remember hanging up the night before. " > > > THIS ONE IS WORTH SENDING ON. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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