Elwood Loc: Florida

This is a story of two brothers who lived side by side in their own farms for many years, until one day, a foolish argument caused a rift between them. This was the first serious disagreement the brothers had in all of their 50 years. Up until that day, they always worked their fields together, shared knowledge and produce, and lent a helping hand to one another in times of need. The fight began over a small misunderstanding, which can sometimes happen, but the dispute d**gged on and became an angry exchange of words, followed by weeks of silence.

One day, there was a knock on the older brother’s door. When he opened it, he was facing an old, bearded carpenter, holding a toolbox. “I could sure use some work, sir” said the stranger, “Do you need any repairs in your farm?”. “Yes”, replied the brother, “I’ve got a job for you. Across the creek, there’s a farm that happens to belong to my younger brother. Until recently, the whole area between our homes was green, but then he changed the creek’s path, making it into a border between us. I’m sure he did that for spite, but I’ll show him…” said the older brother. “You see those trees by the barn? I want you to turn them into a 10-foot tall fence. I never want to see his face again.”

The old carpenter thought quietly to himself for a few minutes and eventually said: “I see”.

The farmer helped the carpenter carry his tools and the wood, and then drove off to the city on some errands. When he came back in the evening, the old carpenter had finished. Upon arriving at the creek, the older brother was stunned. His eyes were bulging out, and he couldn’t utter a single word.

Where a fence should have been standing, a bridge now stood. A quaint and special bridge, truly a work of art, with an intricately carved banister. At the same time, the younger brother happened to come to the same spot. He rushed over the bridge and embraced his older brother, and said: “You’re something special… Building a bridge, after all I’ve said and done!” While both brothers were hugging, the old carpenter collected his tools and started walking away. The brothers turned to him and said “Please, stay for a few more days – we have more things that need fixing.”

“I would have loved to stay, kind sirs,” said the carpenter, “But I have many more bridges to build and things to fix in other places…”

The moral of our story is a simple one: We often let anger push us away from our loved ones, and allow p***e to come before our love. Don’t let it happen to you. Learn to forgive and appreciate what you have.

Remember: The past cannot be changed, but the future can be. No quarrel can spoil a true connection. Build your bridges when you have to, and always cross them with a smile.
Source: Marcus F.

no propaganda please Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun

Beautiful inspiring story and spectacular bridge. Thank you.

Elwood Loc: Florida

My pleasure. :-D

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

Nice story. What was the name of that carpenter, again :?: :wink:

Elwood Loc: Florida

:lol: :lol: I guess we all know. ;-)

BearK Loc: TN

He who carries a grudge, suffers.

It's a true blessing to be able to forgive, and put something bad behind you.
It really does free you from suffering, and usually lifts another as well.

I highly recommend it, even if it's not easy - try it! Probably, you will like it!!!

Elwood Loc: Florida

:thumbup: :thumbup: :-D

no propaganda please Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun

As usual, you have your advice from God, the giver of all that is good. May we all be so guided.

badbobby Loc: texas

truly beautiful
we need more bridge builders

Elwood Loc: Florida

Yes we do. :-D

BearK Loc: TN

Have to tell you a true story.

"Vengeance is Mine, sayeth the Lord."

The chances of your ever knowing if the Lord settled an account with someone who treated you badly, are somewhere between slim to none. But, this is one time, when the wronged person found out that justice came home to roost right on the head (or should I say heart) of a person who unfairly treated him.

My husband had been treated very unfairly just to enable someone above him to c***t on his expense account. Not just once or twice, but consistently over a long period of time. When the time came for that boss to retire, his wife, of many years, told him she wanted a divorce. Not only did he receive this notice when he was going to be alone, but to add insult to injury, she told him she'd been seeing another man for the past seven years.

The Lord has a record book, evil is repaid, and He handles the account in His time, and in His way.

BearK Loc: TN

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