How Would YOU React To Tragedy Like This?
The true story I'm about to share will have a profound impact on you, just as it did on me.
One day a mother was in her kitchen doing the dishes, when through the window, out of the corner of her eye, she saw an alligator moving across the lake behind the family's Florida home.
Knowing that her son was swimming in the lake, she immediately went racing to the back yard, yelling for him.
She ran through the back yard toward the lake, waving her hands in the air, screaming at the top of her lungs for her son.
The young boy, while startled, knew that something was wrong and began swimming toward the dock.
Meanwhile, the alligator was moving across the lake at a very fast pace and was just a few feet away from the boy.
Just as the mother got to the end of the dock and began reaching for her son, the alligator grabbed hold of his legs.
The fight that ensued was vicious.
Mom had a hold of her son's arms and was trying to pull him out of the water. Meanwhile the alligator wasn't about to release his grip on the boy's legs.
Knowing that her son was going to face certain death if she didn't get him out of the water, the mother gave every ounce of energy she had and tore her son away from the alligator.
As you can imagine, the young boy's legs were in bad shape. He needed medical attention, and fast!
Mom dialed 911 and frantically told the dispatcher what had happened.
Help arrived for the badly injured boy, but as you can imagine, his fight was far from over.
He underwent major surgery to repair the damage that was done to his legs.
While it was a painful and agonizing time for the boy, after many hours of surgery, the doctors were able to save his legs.
It would takes months of recovery, but the boy would be able to walk again. The bad news was that he'd be left with permanent scarring that would be a constant reminder of the tragic event.
After hearing of the boy's amazing recovery, a local reporter went to the hospital to interview the child.
The reporter was deeply moved by the young boy's story, and just before he was about to leave, he asked if he could see the scars on his legs.
The young boy then pulled back the blanket to reveal the massive scarring to the reporter.
After seeing his seriously damaged legs, the reporter broke down in tears.
The boy then said, "Those are nothing, you wanna see my other scars?"
"Other scars?", the reporter inquired, "What other scars?"
The boy then lifted the sleeves of his hospital gown to reveal the large black and blue bruises that covered both of his upper arms.
The reporter was amazed and asked, "Where did you get those bruises?"
"These are from my mom", he said with pride as a huge smile came across his face.
= = =
Wow!
I told you this story was going to move you.
It sure does make you think, doesn't it.
I don't even have a child of my own yet, but since being with Lisa I've formed an incredible bond with her four children, and I can tell you this?
I'd do anything for those kids.
I know you feel the same way about your children.
You know, it's funny. A lot of changes have been going on in my life over the last year. But one of the biggest changes for me was when I made the decision to consciously carry an attitude of gratefulness each and every day.
What a difference it's made.
Since making these changes in my life, amazing things have been happening.
And the thing is, I want the same for you!
As I continue to share with you in the coming weeks and month's, I look forward to letting you in on many of the secrets I've learned.
And when I do, your life is going to improve as well.
What would you like?
Better health.
A better job.
More time freedom.
More money.
I can show you how to get it, and I will.
About The Author
Kevin Thompson
Get your free subscription to Health Articles & News Update service. You'll get instant access to the world's most respected and sought after health experts in 67 categories, including Men's Health, Women's Health and Children's Health just to name a few. Find out how this free service is changing people's lives and how you too can live a longer, healthier and more prosperous lifestyle... beginning today. Go to www.healtharticles.org/subscribe.html.
 Google News Updated : Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:51:03 GMT Bush, allies seek to calm jittery investors - BusinessWeek BusinessWeek - By JENNIFER LOVEN and MARTIN CRUTSINGER President Bush and financial leaders from nations rich and poor pledged Saturday to intensify their efforts to unblock a frozen financial system before it does more damage to an increasingly shaky global economy. Bush Says US Must Take Lead in Solving Crisis (Update3) Bush, allies seek to calm jittery investors Publ.Date : Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:30:21 GMT Singer Lisa Marie Presley gives birth to twins - The Associated Press
The Associated Press - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Lisa Marie Presley is a mom again. A publicist says the 40-year-old singer gave birth Tuesday to twin girls, whose names were not released. Lisa Marie Presley delivers twins: report Today's News: Our Take - Lisa Marie Presley Gives Birth to Twin Girls Publ.Date : Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:11:28 GMT Van driver's work in Mass. aided Nobel winners - Boston Globe
Boston Globe - HUNTSVILLE, Ala.—When two American scientists won a Nobel Prize this week in chemistry, the driver of a car dealership's courtesy van had reason to take special interest. Video: Nobel Chemistry Prize Goes for Jellyfish Protein  Comment by Jeremy M. Berg, Ph.D., Director National Institute of General Medical SciencesPubl.Date : Sun, 12 Oct 2008 04:14:18 GMT Theatrical Review of Body of Lies - DVDTOWN.com DVDTOWN.com - By Jason P. Vargo "Body of Lies" is a certain type of movie designed for a certain type of moviegoer. I think the tagline describes the movie perfectly, actually. Body of Lies 'Body of Lies': Desert Norm, By Kurt Loder Publ.Date : Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:19:39 GMT Five killed in New York fire; 300 acres burn in Napa Valley - Austin American-Statesman
Austin American-Statesman - NEW YORK - A family of five, including three children, died in a blaze that filled an apartment with thick smoke and kept the victims from escaping through the front door, fire officials said. Napa County wildfire forces evacuations of over 100 homes Fire Threatens Napa Valley Homes and Wineries Publ.Date : Sun, 12 Oct 2008 04:27:05 GMT On the trail to the White House - Fort Worth Star Telegram
Fort Worth Star Telegram - Sen. Barack Obama, Democratic presidential nominee, at a rally in Philadelphia on Saturday. AP/ALEX BRANDON Today’s headlines Report stings Palin over troopergate flap; Raw anger showing up in McCain crowds, candidate taking steps to minimize it; ... McCain Asks Supporters to Show Obama Respect Obama Thanks McCain for Urging Supporters to be Respectful Publ.Date : Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:17:46 GMT McCain supporters face uphill climb in blue Jersey - Newsday
Newsday - By WAYNE PARRY | AP Writer WOODBRIDGE, NJ - Walter Zjawin is trying to help John McCain do what no Republican has done in 20 years: win a presidential general election in New Jersey. Maine now on McCain radar McCain inches closer in Saturday's Gallup Publ.Date : Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:04:37 GMT Work From Home |
PARLOT::Ebooks, Scripts,
Websites, and more... Nowadays the majority of people live in very large cities.... Read More "Come out of the circle of time and into... Read More It was my first and last experience with a pneumatic... Read More "The scars you acquire while exercising courage will never make... Read More Forgiveness is a critical element in becoming self actualized and... Read More Back in the good old days of school, the teachers... Read More "And thou shalt say unto Pharoah, Thus saith the Lord,... Read More Direct Answers - Column for the week of July 28,... Read More Wonders never cease. Just when those in our area of... Read More My friend Donald said to me one evening, "this is... Read More This week is Part Five of our five part series... Read More Abundance is a life style, a way of living your... Read More Have you ever had the opportunity to follow-up on a... Read More I walked out of his office inspired. All I could... Read More Direct Answers - Column for the week of January 12,... Read More 1. Once a week, visit somewhere you've never been before.... Read More If you were an Angel what could you do to... Read More Not long ago, I attended a seminar that featured Naomi... Read More I tremble at the thought that millions of people suffer... Read More Have you ever sat down to watch the evening news... Read More A major part of the process of achieving success and... Read More What are you passionate about? We didn't ask if you... Read More The beauty in creation is in the process, in every... Read More If there is one thing that I believe with all... Read More "If unresolved anger is a toxin to the spirit, forgiveness... Read More
Adsense
websites
How to Overcome Loneliness
Anamcara - The Blessing of Peace
Tighten Your Connection
Courage That Changes Your Life
The Art of Forgiveness
The Power Of A Dream - Success Always Start Off With A Dream
Israel Is My Son
The Best Policy
Beluga Whale Hits the River
Perception
The Seasons Of Life, Part 5 of 5
Abundance Is A Life Style
The Power of A.S.K.ing
Stay With It!
Conspiracy of Silence
5 Tips To Add More Spice To Your Life
If You Were an Angel... What Would You Do?
Naomi and the 5 Life Lessons
Death Wish
Super Mom, Wonder Woman, Energizer Mommy or Just Mom
Seven Things You Must Give to Others if You Want to Achieve Success!
Discover Your Passion
Do We Really Want to Be There Yet
All You Want is Within Your Reach
Forgiveness
Affordable and Reliable Web Hosting Starting at $4.49/Month
Powerful Caretakers - Taking Good Care of Ourselves First
Our community consists of powerful caretakers. We do a great... Read More
Create Resistance or Creative Acceptance
Resistance is not a new word, but for many of... Read More
Mirror, Mirror -- What Do I See?
"A loving person lives in a loving world. A hostile... Read More
Joy in Perseverance
I will persist until I succeed. Always will I take... Read More
Faith Like a Child
Jonathan:¡§This is my brother, Jonathan¡¨. They walked into the room... Read More
Go On ! Give your Enemy a Hug
Another preposterous idea from yours truly, even the thought makes... Read More
Whats Simple?
If you walk up to a stranger in the grocery... Read More
A New Strategy
Direct Answers - Column for the week of November 3,... Read More
Change is the Only Constant
The physics professor with the unruly shock of white hair... Read More
Motivation and Inspiration: Illusions 101
Q: I was wondering if you could recommend any books... Read More
Believe In Yourself
Diana is a wonderful person with a great personality and... Read More
Justice Delayed
Direct Answers - Column for the week of September 22,... Read More
Heavy Weather Guide
Direct Answers - Column for the week of April 26,... Read More
4 Abundant Ways To Add FIRE To Your Passion!
How many times have you found yourself dreaming you were... Read More
When Human Beings Take It To The Limit
In life we all have dreams and goals, aspirations to... Read More
Two Choices That can Make Next Year The Best Year of Your Life
What if there were just two choices you could make... Read More
Anam Chara - Healing the Heart Matters
Are you prepared to make your heart matter? Are you... Read More
Call To Action
Direct Answers - Column for the week of February 3,... Read More
Material Girl
Direct Answers - Column for the week of December 16,... Read More
False Start
Direct Answers - Column for the week of July 7,... Read More
Ways To Beat The Blues
1. Sit back and enjoy (or at least tolerate) the... Read More
Your Support Network
Quick. Who's in your support network? Huh? What's a support... Read More
Life Lessons I Learned from My Cat
Even if you are not a cat person, bear with... Read More
Does Your Childhood Hold You Back?
Have you come to a point in your life and... Read More
Looking for a Better World - What Every Person Can Do!
Each night, when I put my head on the pillow... Read More
Inspirational |