Friday, May 9, 2008
@ 4:43 PM
here some stories to share ...
One day , Lao-Tzu's disciples were absorbed in a heated discussion of his dictum:"Those who know do not say;those who say do not know."
When they saw the Master walking across the fields,they decided to approach him and ask him exactly what the words meant.
the Master looked at them intently and asked ,"Which of you knows the fragrance of a rose ? "
All of them knew.
Then he said,"Put it into words."
All of them were silent.
Here's another one.
Like any good mother,when Karen found out that another baby was on the way,she did what she could to help her three-year-old son , Michael,prepare for a new sibling.They found out that the new baby was going to be a girl,and day after day ,night after night,Michael sang to his sister in Mummy's tummy.The pregnancy progressed normally for Karen,Then the labour pains came every five minutes and complications arose during delivery.
Finally,Michael'slittle sister was born.But she was in serious condition.With sirens howling in the night ,the ambulandce rushed the infant to the neonatal intensive care unit at St Mary's Hospital.The days inched by.The little girl became worse.The prediatric specialist told the parents to be prepared for the worst.
Karen and her husband contacted a local cemetery about a burial plot.They originally fixed up a special room in their home for the new baby - now they planned a funeral.
Michael kept begging his parents to let him see his sister,"I want to sing to her,"he said.Week two in intensive care and it looked as if a funeral would come beffore the week was over.Micheal kept nagging about singing to his sister,but children were not allowed in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).Karen made up her mind.She decided to take Micheal whether they like it or not.Of he did not see his sister now , he might never see her alive.She dressed him in an oversized scrub suit and marched him into ICU.He looked like a walking laundry basket,but the head nurse recognized him as a child and bellowed,"Get that kid out of here now ! No children allowed." The mother in Karen rose up strong , and the usually mild-mannered lady glared steel-eyed into the head nurse's face,her lips a firm line."He is not leaving until he sings to his sister!"
Karen towed Micheal to his sister's bedside.He gazed at the tiny infant lose the battle to live.And then he began to sing.In the pure-hearted voice of a three-year-old,Michael sang:"You are my sunshine,my only sunshine,you make me happy when skies are grey --" Instantly the baby girl responded.The pulse rate became calm and steady.
"Keep on singing,Michael."Karen said.
"You never know dear how much I love you,please don't take my sunshine away ---"the baby's strained breathing became smoother.
"Keep on singing Michael."Karen urged.
"The other night,dear,as I nlay sleeping,I dreamed I held you in my arms..." Michael's little sister relaxed as healing rest seemed to sweep over her.
"Keep on singing,Michael.."Karen whispered.
"You are my sunshine,my only sunshine.Please don't , take my sunshine away."
The next day - the very next day - the little girl was well enough to go home !
Woman's Day magazine called it "The Miracle of a Brother's Song".The medical staff called it a miracle.Karen called it a miracle of love.
posted by Shuyingg
One day , Lao-Tzu's disciples were absorbed in a heated discussion of his dictum:"Those who know do not say;those who say do not know."
When they saw the Master walking across the fields,they decided to approach him and ask him exactly what the words meant.
the Master looked at them intently and asked ,"Which of you knows the fragrance of a rose ? "
All of them knew.
Then he said,"Put it into words."
All of them were silent.
Here's another one.
Like any good mother,when Karen found out that another baby was on the way,she did what she could to help her three-year-old son , Michael,prepare for a new sibling.They found out that the new baby was going to be a girl,and day after day ,night after night,Michael sang to his sister in Mummy's tummy.The pregnancy progressed normally for Karen,Then the labour pains came every five minutes and complications arose during delivery.
Finally,Michael'slittle sister was born.But she was in serious condition.With sirens howling in the night ,the ambulandce rushed the infant to the neonatal intensive care unit at St Mary's Hospital.The days inched by.The little girl became worse.The prediatric specialist told the parents to be prepared for the worst.
Karen and her husband contacted a local cemetery about a burial plot.They originally fixed up a special room in their home for the new baby - now they planned a funeral.
Michael kept begging his parents to let him see his sister,"I want to sing to her,"he said.Week two in intensive care and it looked as if a funeral would come beffore the week was over.Micheal kept nagging about singing to his sister,but children were not allowed in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).Karen made up her mind.She decided to take Micheal whether they like it or not.Of he did not see his sister now , he might never see her alive.She dressed him in an oversized scrub suit and marched him into ICU.He looked like a walking laundry basket,but the head nurse recognized him as a child and bellowed,"Get that kid out of here now ! No children allowed." The mother in Karen rose up strong , and the usually mild-mannered lady glared steel-eyed into the head nurse's face,her lips a firm line."He is not leaving until he sings to his sister!"
Karen towed Micheal to his sister's bedside.He gazed at the tiny infant lose the battle to live.And then he began to sing.In the pure-hearted voice of a three-year-old,Michael sang:"You are my sunshine,my only sunshine,you make me happy when skies are grey --" Instantly the baby girl responded.The pulse rate became calm and steady.
"Keep on singing,Michael."Karen said.
"You never know dear how much I love you,please don't take my sunshine away ---"the baby's strained breathing became smoother.
"Keep on singing Michael."Karen urged.
"The other night,dear,as I nlay sleeping,I dreamed I held you in my arms..." Michael's little sister relaxed as healing rest seemed to sweep over her.
"Keep on singing,Michael.."Karen whispered.
"You are my sunshine,my only sunshine.Please don't , take my sunshine away."
The next day - the very next day - the little girl was well enough to go home !
Woman's Day magazine called it "The Miracle of a Brother's Song".The medical staff called it a miracle.Karen called it a miracle of love.
posted by Shuyingg