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A gentle reminder...
In_Search_Of_Me
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I was emailed this and thought it would be nice for us dfw'ers. With the whole world startin to go mad with Christmas etc its, for me at least, a timely reminder of the value of being a DFW...while others go nuts around us trying to outdo each other with the best present I intend to plan a few well chosn, cheap, gifts and leave the others to it. Hope this helps those who are feeling a bit overwhelmed by their debts...hugs for you 
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.
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.
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.
Nerd no 109 Long haulers supporters DFW #1! Even in the darkest moments, love and hope are always possible.
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That's lovely! and yes it really brings it home to you about what things are really important in life!Aug GC £63.23/£200, Total Savings £00
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Agree thanks for sharing Debt Then 06.07 - £11,000 - Debt Now £0.00
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Thank you xEmpty pockets never held anyone back, only empty heads and empty hearts can do that -Peale0
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pleasure...lest we forget which is all too easy with christmas madness upon us already...Nerd no 109 Long haulers supporters DFW #1! Even in the darkest moments, love and hope are always possible.0
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Aww thanks for sharing that. :heart: Think happy & you'll be happy :heart:
I :heart2: my doggies
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Has really made me think about Christmas and that I shouldn't be spending stupid money and just give DD actually what she really wants...my time and having me to play with her!I'll make a wish, take a chance, make a change And breakaway. I'll take a risk, take a chance, make a change and breakaway ....
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thats really lovely, thank you for sharing itDFW NERD NO.656 DEBT FREE 24TH NOVEMBER 2010 TOTAL DEBT AUGUST 2007 £39000MFiT T2 NO.56 WE OWN [STRIKE]25%[/STRIKE] 31.5% OF OUR HOUSE SO FAR!0
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Thats lovely, puts it into perspective doesnt it, and reminds me of the friends i have to thank for all their supportCurrent Debt £4430 (Nov 08)
+ mortgage (can't fit that many zero's on !!)
Nov NSD's aim - 4, NSD's so far - 1
Grocery Challenge - £135 for November/spend so far 38.13
The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people think you cannot do
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If only everyone could see it like that.
Personally couldent agree more.
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Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
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Has really made me think about Christmas and that I shouldn't be spending stupid money and just give DD actually what she really wants...my time and having me to play with her!
Ditto and thanks to the OP, lovely message :j 'Proud To Be Dealing With My Debts' - DFW Nerd member 866 :j0
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