JOSHUA TIME 299

Rich and Poor>>> The Difference Between Rich/Poor People?>>>> One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the> country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live.>>>> They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be> considered a very poor family.>>>> On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, "How was the> trip?">>>> "It was great, Dad.">>>> "Did you see how poor people live?" the father asked.>>>> "Oh yeah," said the son.>>>> "So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?" asked the father.>>>> The son answered:>>>> "I saw that we have one dog and they had four.>>>> We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a> creek that has no end.>>>> We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night.>>>> Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon.>>>> We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go> beyond our sight.>>>> We have servants who serve us, but they serve others.>>>> We buy our food, but they grow theirs.>>>> We have walls around our property to protect us, they have friends to> protect them.">>>> The boy's father was speechless.>>>> Then his son added, "Thanks Dad for showing me how poor we are.">>>> Isn't perspective a wonderful thing? Makes you wonder what would happen> if we all gave thanks for everything we have, instead of worrying about> what we don't have.>>>> Appreciate every single thing you have, especially your friends!>>>> Pass this on to friends and acquaintances and help them refresh their> perspective and appreciation.>>>> "Life is too short and friends are too few.">