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 tall tree, touching tips of the branches with both hands. When opening the door, he underwent an amazing transformation. His tanned face was wreathed with 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 that I can't help having troubles on the job, but one thing's for sure. Troubles don't belong in the house with my wife and children. So I just hang them up on the tree every night when I get home.
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 ain't nearly as many as I remember hanging up the night before."
-Author Unknown-
May we never be overcome by the troubles we may face but may we always be overcomers in whatever circumstances!
Next post will be up at 9pm. Apologies for this late post. Have been busy with my boy who is having his school exams. Have a lovely evening!
Anonymous How nice it would be if everyone of us have a place to hang our troubles,.... onto the trouble tree.
Adds on a wishing well where each waking morning we can be at it's side asking for a wish for the day.
But, but we are taught that not all that glitters are gold.
All true needs, such as food, drink and companionship are satiable. But illegitimate wants - pride, envy, greed - are insatiable.
Better to have little and stays blessed than to have more and restless.
~ahoo~