rhino 0 #1 April 28, 2003 Read this line very slowly and let it sink in... If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it. Pass this message to seven people except you and me. You will receive a miracle tomorrow ( just do it)! THE BRICK A young and successful executive was traveling down a neighborhood street, going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar. He was watching for kids darting out from between parked cars and slowed down when he thought he saw something. As his car passed, no children appeared. Instead, a brick smashed into the Jag's side door! He slammed on the brakes and backed the Jag back to the spot where the brick had been thrown. The angry driver then jumped out of the car, grabbed the nearest kid and pushed him up against a parked car shouting, "What was that all about and who are you? Just what the heck are you doing? That's a new car and that brick you threw is going to cost a lot of money. Why did you do it?" The young boy was apologetic. "Please, mister...please, I'm sorry but I didn't know what else to do," He pleaded. "I threw the brick because no one else would stop..." With tears dripping down his face and off his chin, the youth pointed to a spot just around a parked car. "It's my brother," he said. "He rolled off the curb and fell out of his wheelchair and I can't lift him up." Now sobbing, the boy asked the stunned executive, "Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair? He's hurt and he's too heavy for me." Moved beyond words, the driver tried to swallow the rapidly swelling lump in his throat. He hurriedly lifted the handicapped boy back into the wheelchair, then took out a linen handkerchief and dabbed at the fresh scrapes and cuts. A quick look told him everything was going to be okay. "Thank you and may God bless you," the grateful child told the stranger. Too shook up for words, the man simply watched the boy push his wheelchair-bound brother down the sidewalk toward their home It was a long, slow walk back to the Jaguar. The damage was very noticeable, but the driver never bothered to repair the dented side door. He kept the dent there to remind him of this message "Don't go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to get your attention!" God whispers in our souls and speaks to our hearts. Sometimes when we don't have time to listen, He has to throw a brick at us. It's our choice to listen or not. Thought for the Day: If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it. If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it. He sends you flowers every spring. He sends you a sunrise every morning. Face it, friend - He is crazy about you! God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain, but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #2 April 28, 2003 Thanks, Rhino.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beemertec 0 #3 April 28, 2003 Man, That nearly brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for great way to start my week. Blue Skies Steve Ok, so it's pink, but I'm secure in my manhood, and I still look cool coming in under it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #4 June 25, 2007 I never heard this one before--then again I delete most forwards w/out reading them. This one came from my manager today, so I had to read it. Edit: It's rather amusing this forward came after I'd changed my avatar this morning. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #6 June 27, 2007 Let's keep rhino alive. This was a good post. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RALFFERS 0 #7 June 27, 2007 QuoteLet's keep rhino alive. This was a good post. Chris Yes it was... Really deep; made me think hardcore.Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself - "from your first Oshkosh when the three of us were riding to or from one of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #8 June 27, 2007 QuoteLet's keep rhino alive. Chris Did I miss something?My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #9 June 27, 2007 man, my 1st thought was why didnt the kid knock on a house door I understand the sentiment and it's all nice and stuff, but throwing bricks at cars is a pretty bad metaphorI prefer Ringo Starrs "Stop and Smell the Roses" You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #10 June 27, 2007 Let's remember, people, God does not throw bricks at cars. People throw bricks at cars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites