Guest guest Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Once upon a time there was this girl who had four boyfriends. She loved the 4th boyfriend the most and adored him with rich robes and treated him to the finest of delicacies. She gave him nothing but the best. She also loved the 3rd boyfriend very much and was always showing him off to neighboring kingdoms. However, she feared that one day he would leave her for another. She also loved her 2nd boyfriend. He was her confidant and was always Kind, considerate and patient with her. Whenever this girl faced a problem, she could confide in him, and he would help her get through the difficult times. The girls 1st boyfriend was a very loyal partner and had made great contributions in maintaining her wealth and kingdom. However, she did not love the first boyfriend. Although he loved her deeply, she hardly took notice of him. One day, the girl fell ill and she knew her time was short. She thought of her luxurious life and wondered, I now have four boyfriends with me, but when I die, I'll be all alone.' Thus, she asked the 4th boyfriend, I 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! & #787; replied the 4th boyfriend, and he walked away without another word. His answer cut like a sharp knife right into her heart. The sad girl then asked the 3rd boyfriend, 'I loved you all my life. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company? & #788;No! & #787; replied the 3rd boyfriend. 'Life is too good! When you die, I'm going to marry someone else!' Her heart sank and turned cold. She then asked the 2nd boyfriend, '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! & #787; replied the 2nd boyfriend. 'At the very most, I can only walk with you to your grave.' His answer struck her like a bolt of lightning, and the girl was devastated. Then a voice called out: 'I'll go with you. I'll follow you no matter where you go.' The girl looked up, and there was her first boyfriend. He was very skinny as he suffered from malnutrition and neglect. Greatly grieved, the girl said, 'I should have taken much better care of you when I had the chance!' In truth, you have 4 boyfriends in your lives: Your 4th boyfriend is your body. No matter how much time and effort you lavish in making it look good, it will leave you when you die. Your 3rd boyfriend is your possessions, status and wealth. When you die, it will all go to others. Your 2nd boyfriend is your family and friends. No matter how much they have been there for you, the furthest they can stay by you is up to the grave. And your 1st boyfriend is your Soul. Often neglected in pursuit of wealth, power and pleasures of the world. However, your Soul is the only thing that will follow you wherever you go. Cultivate, strengthen and cherish it now, for it is the only part of you that will follow you to the throne of God and continue with you throughout Eternity. Thought for the day: Remember, when the world pushes you to your knees, you're in the perfect position to pray. Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect. It means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Dearest Sarita - I love that story, I going to print it and read it to my boys. I know my 13 year old son Ethan will roll up his eyes and say " What ever.... " but my 11 year old Josh will most likely sit and hear till the end. Thank you, it was heart warming and inspiring. Much Love for you, and a big hug too. Becky Sarita <sarita1969 wrote: Once upon a time there was this girl who had four boyfriends. She loved the 4th boyfriend the most and adored him with rich robes and treated him to the finest of delicacies. She gave him nothing but the best. Becky Shape in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 HEY THIS IS COOL. Igor. : sarita1969: Fri, 5 Oct 2007 18:13:36 +0000 Who comes with you when you go? Once upon a time there was this girl who had four boyfriends. She lovedthe 4th boyfriend the most and adored him with rich robes and treatedhim to the finest of delicacies. She gave him nothing but the best. She also loved the 3rd boyfriend very much and was always showing himoff to neighboring kingdoms. However, she feared that one day he wouldleave her for another. She also loved her 2nd boyfriend. He was herconfidant and was always Kind, considerate and patient with her. Whenever this girl faced a problem, she could confide in him, and hewould help her get through the difficult times. The girls 1st boyfriend was a very loyal partner and had made greatcontributions in maintaining her wealth and kingdom. However, she didnot love the first boyfriend. Although he loved her deeply, she hardlytook notice of him. One day, the girl fell ill and she knew her time was short. She thoughtof her luxurious life and wondered, I now have four boyfriends with me, but when I die, I'll be all alone.'Thus, she asked the 4th boyfriend, I loved you the most, endowed youwith the finest clothing and showered great care over you. Now that I'mDying, will you follow me and keep me company?' 'No way! & #787; replied the4th boyfriend, and he walked away without another word. His answer cut like a sharp knife right into her heart. The sad girl then asked the 3rd boyfriend, 'I loved you all my life.Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company? & #788;No! & #787; replied the 3rd boyfriend. 'Life is too good! When you die, I'mgoing to marry someone else!' Her heart sank and turned cold. She then asked the 2nd boyfriend, 'I have always turned to you for helpand you've always been there for me. When I die, will you follow me andkeep me company?' 'I'm sorry, I can't help you out this time! & #787; replied the 2nd boyfriend.'At the very most, I can only walk with you to your grave.' His answer struck her like a bolt of lightning, and the girl wasdevastated. Then a voice called out: 'I'll go with you. I'll follow you no matter where you go.' The girl looked up, and therewas her first boyfriend. He was very skinny as he suffered frommalnutrition and neglect. Greatly grieved, the girl said, 'I should havetaken much better care of you when I had the chance!' In truth, you have 4 boyfriends in your lives: Your 4th boyfriend isyour body. No matter how much time and effort you lavish in making itlook good, it will leave you when you die. Your 3rd boyfriend is your possessions, status and wealth. When youdie, it will all go to others. Your 2nd boyfriend is your family and friends. No matter how much theyhave been there for you, the furthest they can stay by you is up to thegrave. And your 1st boyfriend is your Soul. Often neglected in pursuit ofwealth, power and pleasures of the world. However, your Soul is the only thing that will follow you wherever yougo. Cultivate, strengthen and cherish it now, for it is the only part ofyou that will follow you to the throne of God and continue with youthroughout Eternity. Thought for the day: Remember, when the world pushes you to your knees,you're in the perfect position to pray. Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect. It means you've decidedto see beyond the imperfections. _______________ R U Ready for Beta 8.5? Try it today! http://entertainment.sympatico.msn.ca/WindowsLiveMessenger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 I really enjoyed this. At first, I was taking it literally, and thinking about how I would follow my boyfriend, if he were to go. Then, when I read the symbolism..I was amazed! This is a great story, and it was fun reading it. Thank you! Love, Tara >Igor Alphus <Alphu-s wrote: > HEY THIS IS COOL. Igor. >: > sarita1969: Fri, 5 Oct 2007 18:13:36 +0000Subject: > Who comes with you when you go? >Once upon a time there was this girl who had four boyfriends. She lovedthe 4th > boyfriend the most and adored him with rich robes and treatedhim to the finest > of delicacies. She gave him nothing but the best. She also loved the 3rd > boyfriend very much and was always showing himoff to neighboring kingdoms. > However, she feared that one day he wouldleave her for another. She also loved her 2nd boyfriend. He was herconfidant and was always Kind, considerate and patient with her. Whenever this girl faced a problem, she could confide in him, and hewould help her get through the difficult times. The girls 1st boyfriend was a very loyal partner and had made greatcontributions in maintaining her wealth and kingdom. However, she didnot love the first boyfriend. Although he loved her deeply, she hardlytook notice of him. One day, the girl fell ill and she knew her time was short. She thoughtof her luxurious life and wondered, I now have four boyfriends with me, but when I die, I'll be all alone.'Thus, she asked the 4th bo yfriend, I loved you the most, endowed youwith the finest clothing and showered great care over you. Now that I'mDying, will you follow me and keep me company?' 'No way! & #787; replied the4th boyfriend, and he walked away without another word. His answer cut like a sharp knife right into her heart. The sad girl then asked the 3rd boyfriend, 'I loved you all my life.Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company? & #788;No! & #787; replied the 3rd boyfriend. 'Life is too good! When you die, I'mgoing to marry someone else!' Her heart sank and turned cold. She then asked the 2nd boyfriend, 'I have always turned to you for helpand you've always been there for me. When I die, will you follow me andkeep me company?' 'I'm sorry, I can't help you out this time! & #787; replied the 2nd boyfriend.'At the very most, I can only walk with you to your grave.' His answer struck her like a bolt of lightning, and the girl wasdevastated. Then a voice called out: 'I'll go with you. I'll follow you no matter where you go.' The girl looked up, and therewas her first boyfriend. He was very skinny as he suffered frommalnutrition and neglect. Greatly grieved, the girl said, 'I should havetaken much better care of you when I had the chance!' In truth, you have 4 boyfriends in your lives: Your 4th boyfriend isyour body. No matter how much time and effort you lavish in making itlook good, it will leave you when you die. Your 3rd boyfriend is your possessions, status and wealth. When youdie, it will all go to others. Your 2nd boyfriend is your family and friends. No matter how much theyhave been there for you, the furthest they can stay by you is up to thegrave. And your 1st boyfriend is your Soul. Often neglected in pursuit ofwealth, power and pleasures of the world. However, your Soul is the only thing that will follow you wherever yougo. Cultivate, strengthen and cherish it now, for it is the only part ofyou that will follow you to the throne of God and continue with youthroughout Eternity. Thought for the day: Remember, when the world pushes you to your knees,you're in the perfect position to pray. Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect. It means you've decidedto see beyond the imperfections. ________ R U Ready for Beta 8.5? Try it today! http://entertainment.sympatico.msn.ca/WindowsLiveMessenger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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