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Embarassing Lesson

1/14/2013

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"We have a right to choose our attitude."

Viktor Frankl, Austrian Neurologist
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Short (embarrassing) story – I need continuous, daily care.  Laura is the one to whom this burden falls.  It was Friday night.  I took some medication that helps me sleep.  A common problem I have is waking in the middle of the night due to coughing/choking issues.  My body produces too much saliva and often I start to cough and choke.  To address this issue I take Amitriptylene.  Basically, the pill dries me up and causes drowsiness, helping me with choking and sleep.


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Here’s the embarrassing part of the story: 
I take the pill, fall asleep and at 2am I have an “accident” in bed.  I wake Laura who simply goes about changing the sheets, cleaning me up and makes sure I am okay.  She even kisses me goodnight!

The next morning, I was mortified and was apologizing for causing so much trouble.  I felt like a huge burden.  To my surprise Laura gave me a hug and said, “It’s no problem.  At least I don’t have to be at work in the morning.  I can nap later if necessary.”

With those words she made me feel like I was no burden at all.  Also that if needed she could take a break.  She expressed love with her servant-heart and an attitude that looked for the good in a bad situation! 

It takes a high level of intelligence to find good.  Any fool can find the bad in any situation (and they usually do).  Have you noticed this behavior?  Look at people around you and notice what they say when something goes wrong.  Do they go into “attack mode” or do they try to understand what caused the problem and give the benefit of doubt? 

What if the movie you picked wasn't great?  Dumb people will be quick to criticize, while smart people will look for something good, even if was the photography!

What about you?  You can’t choose your circumstances, but you have complete control of how you respond to your circumstances!  Look for the good and keep negative thoughts to yourself.  Frankly, nobody wants to hear them anyway, and it makes you look bad.

I am very thankful that Laura chose to focus on making sure I was valued in a demeaning situation.  She looked for the good and it made all the difference.

Watching Laura has taught me that I am in charge of my attitude. 

Akhil

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James 2:17-18 (NIV)

In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.


5 Comments
Deb Leahy
1/14/2013 08:16:26 am

Great story--memorable lesson.

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Karol Faulkner
1/15/2013 07:14:14 am

The very first time I met Akhil I was so taken with his smile ~ it is infectious and I wanted to share one of my favorite poems that often makes me think of my buddy Akhil ~ your best BFF Karol :@)

A smile costs nothing, but gives much-
It takes but a moment, but the memory of it usually lasts forever.
None are so rich that can get along without it-
And none are so poor but that can be made rich by it.

It enriches those who receive, without making poor those who give-
It creates sunshine in the home,
Fosters good will in business,
And is the best antidote for trouble-
And yet it cannot be begged, borrowed, or stolen, for it is of no value
Unless it is given away.

Some people are too busy to give you a smile-
Give them one of yours-
For the good Lord knows that no one needs a smile so badly
As he or she who has no more smiles left to give.

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Craig Brown
1/16/2013 03:06:13 am

Our great "consolation" is in the empty tomb. How limited we all are on this side of the grave. How eternally unlimited we are on the other side of the empty tomb! There will be fellowship with God and with one another beyond our conception! God is good ... and will be good forever.

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boni deal link
1/16/2013 07:24:40 am

Today at BSF someone mentioned your video -- I am also blessed to have found this blog -- inspirational -- will bookmark it!
THANK YOU for your sharing in writing and photos.

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Craig Brown link
1/16/2013 08:02:14 am

Blessings and thanks to the Lord for the life of Akhil.

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