“24th story”
First published: Feb.01.2018
Once upon a time,
There was a seventy-year-old man who had lost his sight for a few days, so he went to an ophthalmologist.
After a careful exam, the doctor told the old man that the problem was going to be solved with a surgery that would allow him to see again.
The surgery was very expensive but there was no other choice. The seventy-year-old man had to get a loan to pay for the surgery.
After going back and forth to the bank and finally getting a loan, he made an appointment for the surgery.
Altogether he was blind for over six months.
He had the surgery and after a few days, the doctor removed the bandage to see if the surgery went well enough for the seventy-year-old man to be able to see again.
The surgery was successful and he could see once again, but as soon as he realized that he was able to see, he started crying and couldn’t stop.
The doctor asked him: “Are you happy that you are able to see again?”
The seventy-year-old man responded: “No. I am amazed by our God. How he gave me my sight all these years for free, without any indebtedness and expectation and didn’t ask me for anything in return.
But when I lost my sight I had to pay a lot of money to you and be in debt for years, pay a lot of interest and I was blind for more than six months.”
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“If the only prayer you said in your whole life was “Thank You”, that would suffice.” – Edward Sanford Martin. A marvelous story that reminds us not to take God’s gifts for granted and to show gratitude for the amazing gifts freely given. Thank-you!
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Beautifully said Mr friend. Yes we never say thank you God for everything you’ve done and given to us, but we sure know how to complain 🌺
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Dear Laleh you made my day with this beautiful story it is so obvious that if we thank God for even every second it will never be enough 💕
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Thanks Hassan, love you for your support. We surly aren’t thankful enough for what God does for us all every second ❤️
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When we have something, it’s just a normal thing. .. and when we loose it, we realize the value
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Exactly my friend and we never try to change this. I guess that’s why why we’re called human. 😍
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Salutary
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Thanks dear Derrick 🌸
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Simple yet powerful message through a small story !!! Good work..
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Thank you Maya.🌸
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A glorious story Laleh, the gift of sight is truly a most wondrous human ability. 😊
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It sure is. Our need to each part and organ is undeniable and we should be thankful. Thanks Ivor🙏🌺
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Nice 🙂
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Thank you dear friend 🌸
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I try to thank God for everyday things which I am so grateful for. Laleh, this was a beautiful tale and gave us a good reminder, too.
I have had three surgeries on my eyes and willingly pay the doctor for the repairs. 👀
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I’m glad that you appreciate God’s kindness as well and happy that you are in great health 🌸😍
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Aww, your heart is full of kindness! ❤ Thank you very much, Laleh.💮
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Thanks dear and your heart as well💋
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I really am thankful to God for all of His gifts he bestows upon us. I’m glad you feel this way, too. I enjoy having a simple life with family and friends. Take care and be safe, Laleh. 💕
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Likewise lovely 😍
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Laleh,
Thank you for making room for me in your world, and thank the Lord for this gift to me!
🌸
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My pleasure dear 😍
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☺
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Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Thanks dear Michael for your constant kindness ❤️
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This is such an important lesson. We take for granted so many things every day without realising how blessed we truly are. Thank you for reminding me again ❤.
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Thank you for reading dear 😍
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Love it!!!
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Thanks dear Jeff for following 😍
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Same to you, Laleh! Loved the stories of yours that I read!!
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Thank you. You are very kind 🌺
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lovely story, being grateful is so important!
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Thanks dear, we sure are❤️
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Hopefully 😂
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How much true he is!
We don’t realize the values till we loose that
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We never appreciate God indeed. Thank you.🌺
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Human species is the most thankless sort. Most of the people only think of God when misery strikes. We should be thankful everyday and every moment.
Stay safe. ☺️
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So true dear. Thanks for reading and sharing your comment.🌺
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Nothing in life should be taken for granted that was freely given.
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Thanks for your kind visit dear.🌸
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You’re welcome.🙂
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Reblogged this on Blue Dragon Journal.
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Thanks sweetheart.🌸
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tools
used
shed
too bad
how mad i was~
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Full of meaning.👏👏👏
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flaming angels guard the tree of knowledge and life.
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Beautiful.
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You made us think that we should value – what God has given us. Such a amazing story with great message.👌❤️
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Thank you dear, happy mother’s day. Have a great week.
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My very sincere pleasure, Happy Mother’s day to you too.❤️🙏🤗
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Much love.
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Laleh’s stories strike the heart,, make us think and are always amazing.
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I posted your comment, thank you.
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Pleasure is all mine💐.
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Much love.
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Yes that’s absolutely true.
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You are so kind my dear.
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🙏😇❤️
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So much truth here, Laleh. What we are given for free we do not usually appreciate until then it is gone. Unfortunately medical expenses are so exorbitant they leave some almost penniless. Yet! Without health we truly have nothing. But why do medical expenses have to cost so much? Just asking.
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Exactly, how could people afford medical when everyone is working hard and paying taxes, it should be free for public. This way there wouldn’t be pharmaceuticals wars as well.🌹
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AGREED! Bless you for your courage of speaking truth!
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❤️❤️❤️
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Thanks for sharing Laleh. 😊God is forever amazingly faithful. I’m so grateful.
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Thanks so much dear for your constant encouragement, means a lot.❤️
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You’re welcome, Thank you!💜
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🌺❤️
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🤗💜
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Laleh’s stories strike the heart,, make us think and are always amazing.
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You’re awesome my dear, I will post your comment.❤️
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It’s your sheer kindness. 😊🌹
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Appreciate it.
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Love this ♥️🦋
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Thanks so much Crissy.❤️
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What an utterly beautiful story!! Your stories always wipe off the fog of worldly and materialistic pleasures and wants that settles on our windows to the world. They make us realize what truly matters! Loved this one, dear!❤
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Thanks so much dear for this beautiful comment, I will post it soon.❤️
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You’re welcome, dear!❤
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🌺🌹❤️
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
PRAISE GOD FOR HIS MERCY.
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Appreciate your kindness.🌺
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Less than what you deserve.
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Awwww, you are very kind.
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I know you…at least a little! 😀
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LOL.
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