“44th story”
First published: June.21.2018
Adam was eighteen when his aunt found out that her husband was having an affair with his secretary.
The secretary got pregnant and her husband wanted to marry her. Adam’s aunt tried for years but couldn’t get pregnant. She knew her husband would leave her eventually because he wanted his own child.
Adam’s aunt divorced her husband at the age of forty-six.
To fulfill her loneliness and get rid of the sadness, she started drawing and painting classes to learn what she always said, was her passion.
Her drawings were so embarrassing and if no one knew, they would think a little kindergartner drew them. To Adam, she was a real loser and he was very ashamed of her. Adam thought: “She was forty-six, she should work harder and think of her retirement, not waste her time on painting and making a fool of herself.”
Adam’s father was one year older than her sister, Adam’s aunt. Adam’s father never did these crazy silly things; he just worked hard. He was always very focused.
Years passed and Adam became thirty years old, living in another country, educated, and having a good life.
One day when Adam called home, his sister picked up the phone. She said Mom went to visit our aunt’s painting gallery. And she was there staying with their father.
“Aunt’s gallery?!” Adam asked.
His sister said: “Yes, she’s a famous painter. She had several successful art shows and sold many of her paintings. She even teaches drawing and painting.”
Adam remembered the day that he thought his aunt was a loser and his father wasn’t. Now Adam could see how healthy and happy his aunt was and his father at almost the same age was just a tired retired man who only solved puzzles, drank tea, and went for walks thinking about his old days, but Adam’s aunt built a happy and successful retirement.
Adam’s aunt taught Adam how not to be a loser; to follow dreams and never be embarrassed about something you’re passionate about.
Cheers to your Aunt! That’s great that she kept pursuing her passion and didn’t give up, a great role model!
Great role model indeed my dear friend. Thanks for reading and commenting ❤️
Incredible, resilience! 😊🙏🏽
Thanks sweetheart ❤️
Great lesson and wise aunty, thanks for sharing your story and your passion 🙂
Thanks dear for reading and supporting.❤️
always a pleasure 🙂
Pleasure is mine😍
You blog says you are in Iran but my stats say I have no Iranian connections … do you live elsewhere Laleh?
I am from Iran but I have been living in Canada since 1987.😊
lol thank you that explains it well, do you get home often?
Last time was three years ago. I still have my family in Iran but it’s not easy to go every year.😊
oh no it’s a very long trip but glad you do get back, it is a beautiful country 🙂
It really is beautiful with a more than 4000 years of history.
yes I liked it very much, and you have the greatest poets 🙂
Thanks dear that’s very kind of you.❤️
Thank for sharing… perhaps the divorce were the best thing that happened with your Aunt… 🙂 just follow your dreams…. 🙂
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😂sometimes marriage is a chain to the dreams. Thanks for your comment dear.😊
I do agree… 🙂
“There are things that we don’t want to happen but have to accept, things we don’t want to know but have to learn, people we can’t live without but have to let go.”
― Nancy Stephan
Wonderful quote my dear, thanks for sharing it with us.❤️
Sorry ignore the video… it was Keep a Dream in your pocket by the Seekers… 🙂
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“When you reach an obstacle, turn it into an opportunity. You have the choice. You can overcome and be a winner, or you can allow it to overcome you and be a loser. The choice is yours and yours alone. Refuse to throw in the towel. Go that extra mile that failures refuse to travel. It is far better to be exhausted from success than to be rested from failure.” —
Mary Kay Ash
PS. I love you and your stories!!!!
Love u too dear and thanks for sharing this wonderful quote.❤️
The father was on a journey the aunt was on a quest. Life come to those who choose to live it. Wonderful story, thank you for sharing.🙏
Life is short why not make most of it. Thanks Mel dear.😍
Remarkable story thank you laleh of course if we want to have a good future we have to pursue our passion
Love u❤️❤️❤️
It may take years to learn a lesson but the point is that you actually learn. Thanks for the wisdom
Thanks darling for reading and commenting.❤️
Lovely dear 😘🤗
Remarkable journey of your Aunt! Certainly Our obstacles always push us to be better! Follow your dream to make them reality! Definitely a great lesson to learn! Sending lots of love and positive vibes to you and your Aunt! 😊💛
It’s not my story, but an inspiring aunt she was.😂 thanks darling for reading and commenting.❤️
I think that the moral of this story could be…do what you love and love what you do. When my children were in high school and began thinking about what they wanted to do next, this was the advice that I offered. It had worked for me! Thank-you!
You are a smart mother. Great advice for your children. They should enjoy life in the correct meaning of enjoyment and make most of it. Thanks Ellen darling ❤️
Whoa, thanks for this inspiring story. Yes, we just have to keep plodding on and do what we love and what we believe in. Thanks for sharing this message with us!
Thanks my dear friend for sharing your great comment.❤️
that is one smart lady. 🙂
We’re all trying to follow our passing, which is writing.😂 right Jim?😊 thanks dear Jim 😍
What a beautiful story on every level.
You are very kind my dear friend.😍
love, love this story……….so happy your aunt lived her authentic self……..if we could all be so lucky.
Thanks lovely, she isn’t my aunt but I like her method anyway.😂
it is a beautifully, wonderful story.
Thanks dearest Wendi ❤️
Thanks for an encouraging story, dear Laleh! Indeed life is too short to live somebody’s dream! 🙂
Thank you sweetheart.❤️
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Very nice in experiencing success of a lady 😇🤗
Thanks dear so much.❤️
Very nice successful experience of a lady
Kudos 👏👏💐
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Laleh chini, do you know Hindi?
Don’t mistake me because you are from Iran and I admire at you for learning an Indian language.
I don’t know a word😂 I wish we all could easily understand all the languages in the world.😊🤗
Starting over later in life is not easy, especially after a divorce. While we take baby steps moving forward, others may laugh at our efforts behind our backs. With persistence in pursuing our goals and belief in our dream, we can and do succeed.
Dear Rosaliene, you’re absolutely right and we just have to look forward and try to be deaf to all negative voices. Thanks darling ❤️
Loved this story. Thanks for sharing.🙂
Thanks dearest Candice for reading my stories.❤️🤗
I love this story and it’s a true testament to your aunt’s determination to follow a path of happiness rather than anything else. I only wish your father could find something to be passionate about in his retirement.
Thanks lovely, it’s not my family’s story but it is something I would look forward to do. Great, passionate and inspiring aunt indeed.😍🤗
Nice to read Laleh
Thanks sweetheart ❤️
That’s so sweet. Good morning ❤️
I’m in Toronto Canada and it’s 9:45 pm, and where are you?
In Kerala, India. Hence good morning ❤️
Nice, good morning to you 😍
Have a good evening and take care Laleh 😍
Thanks Kurian dear.😍
Beautiful story !! Never underestimate yourself!! Aunty is humble and didn’t stopped believing herself
Thanks dear for sharing your thoughts ❤️
A wonderful success story, with lessons for us all! 🙂
Thanks sweetheart ❤️
Very good advice indeed.
Thanks dear Amy❤️
What a wonderful story!
Thanks dear for commenting ❤️
Love, love , love! Thanks for sharing!
You are so sweet Julie❤️
I enjoy your blog!
You are more than kind ❤️
Happy for her – as she could find real happiness !
True, thanks dear Naom for commenting.<3
It is best to follow our dreams. I always say I do not want to be in the elders home and saying:” I wish I had….” or ” I could have but…..” I often remind myself …if not now then when? Nice story in this post. Thank you.
You are a very smart girl my friend. It would be so sad for us to say I wish… I could’ve….I like your attitude.❤️
A wonderful story, of how never to give up; on yourself! 😊
Thanks Warren dear 😍
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I enjoy reading your stories so much!
You’re very kind John, means a lot.😍
An admirable lesson
Means a lot Derrick dear.😍
And yet another wonderful story!💜
Take care Laleh.
My dear Crissy you’re always supportive.❤️
Great story. When we are children, we have boldness and courage to try new things. When we are adults, we become afraid for some reason. A good lesson for us all.
You are right we’re just afraid of remonstrance. Thanks darling
Such a beautiful and inspiring piece.
thanks so much.<3
Very inspirational.
Thank you my dear friend.<3
Everyone has the potential to flourish but for some of us it may take time to bloom! Go Auntie.
Thanks Lynn, yes we just have to be fearless 😊
Often those we think are “less than” us teach us the most. I’m proud for your aunt and the lesson you learned about fulfilling your natural purpose.
Thanks darling, she’s not my aunt, but she’s a great inspiration to us all.❤️
That’s really a sweet story… a big hug to your aunt for pursuing what she liked without a conscience of being perfect… thanks for sharing that beautiful story..😊😊😊
Thanks darling for sharing your thoughts ❤️
It’s my pleasure..😊
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This has got to be one of your best posts, you really outdid yourself, good job!! <3
Uhhhh, that’s so sweet of you. Appreciate your kindness.❤️
No worries at all <3
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Inspiring story! We can make something beautiful after tragic loss.
But I, being poor, have only my dreams;
I have spread my dreams under your feet;
Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.
–W. B. Yeats
minor edits:
“always said [remove comma], was”
“A friend once said[,]
The secretary got pregnant and [my uncle] wanted to marry her.
Thanks Christopher dear for sharing this great quote. And your advice 😊😍
great lesson I want to be like your awesome Aunt never to give up no matter what. Thank you for sharing it with us
Thanks dear friend for sharing your thoughts.❤️
Inspiring and thought provoking. A wonderful story.
Thanks so much. You are kind.😍
Wow, touching story, your Aunt is blessed by God and I love that she never give up despite the odds! <3 beautiful! I'll love to see some of her art pieces!
Thanks darling m, it wasn’t my aunt’s story. But her story really inspired me as well.😘😘😘
Oh lol I should have know :'( lolol but still great story!
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Very beautiful and inspirational story…thank you for sharing.♡♡
Thanks sweetheart for reading and sharing your comment.❤️
My pleasure dear. 😊
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Following your dreams is the best way to be happy
Well said dear. Thanks 😍❤️
Amazing!
Thank you.😍
My pleasure! <3
It sounds like she followed her passion, dreams can come true!
It’s a great lesson, we all should dare. Thanks my friend.😍
Thank you for a really motivation story, Laleh! Michael
Thanks dear Michael for always supporting, you are awesome.😊
My pleasure Laleh! Thank you for always posting wonderful stuff. Michael
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What an incredible story that clearly inspired you later on in life. Anyway, called by to leave my thanks for your recent decision to follow Learning from Dogs. Thank you!!
Thanks Paul dear.😍
Goodness! So much profound truth and “human nature” woven throughout this story Laleh. I read it TWICE just to lick-it all up again! Hahahaha! 😛
😂thanks
It is always special to have art, music or writing talent since it not only fills your own soul but blesses others with its beauty! What a wonderful and special story to read, Laleh.
You are such a blessing, lifting other’s spirits high! 🌟 💖
Awww you’re awesome Robin.❤️
Such an inspiring story…. We should never ashamed of who we are and our passion in life❤️ Love your aunt’s journey to success even at that age💐 Love and hugs!💕
Even though she wasn’t my aunt, I got inspired as well. Thanks dear friend so much for sharing your beautiful comment.❤️
That’s an excellent story
Thanks dear.<3
What a great and abstract turn of events. Two wonderful success stories. Your Aunt pressed through the hurt, pursuing her passion painting with resilience, leading to success 💜.
Your Dad has worked and accomplished retirement, he sounds like s man who loves and provides for his family. He seems to be enjoying his walks, relaxing, reflecting. ❤️
💕Beautiful Family
Thanks dear, it wasn’t my family but I got inspired of the story as well. Appreciate your beautiful comments sweetheart
Reblogged this on Tourism Observer.
Thanks for reblogging dear❤️
Never judge a book by its cover..
Thank you for sharing.
Paul
Thanks dear Paul for reading and commenting ❤️
Your posts are wonderful
Paul
You’re awesome Paul dear ❤️
Your posts are wonderful
Paul
You’re awesome Paul dear ❤️
Such a lovely story, because in the end she was empowered
Thanks dear so much ❤️
Oh Laleh! I love this! Makes me want to pick up my brushes 🎨
That’s awesome, thanks darling ❤️
Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
REALLY NICE YOUNG LADY—AND WE–MY WIFE AND I—NEVER COULD HAVE CHILDREN. LIFE PROVIDES O[PPORTUNITY IN THE MIDST OF SUFFERING!
Awww, God had greater goals for you wonderful and kind couple.❤️
We know. Just get a little impatient at times finding out what—while we do things we are already called to! 🙂
Your beautiful everyday messages are one of them. God bless you both.<3
THANK YOU!
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Thanks for sharing this enlightening post. Very inspiring.
Thank you dear friend for reading and commenting.<3
the snake shed it s skin
molt
so too the uncle
so sad
when persons
are passed over and around
like a possession
slave to sex and the flesh
the ultimate test
do wrong
and mean sorry
so ha there you go!
You are very talented John, that’s all I can say.
थी जाग्रत थी उसकी तम्मना
पकड़े सफलता वही
जाग्रत इंसान ही चढ़ता सीढी
पाता सफलता वही।।
बहुत सुंदर कहानी
बहुत अच्छी लगी।।
She was awake
Holding success the same
A waking person rises up stairs
He gets success only.
Very beautiful story
I liked it
You are very kind my dear friend. appreciate it.
She was awake
Holding success the same
A waking person rises up stairs
He gets success only.
Very beautiful story
I liked it
You are very kind my dear friend. Appreciate it.
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Thenks✍️
You just gifted a huge smile! Thank You, Laleh!!! 🤗❤️😊
Thanks a million dear.💗😍
My pleasure! 🤗❤️😊
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The aunt had followed her guts, how to process her suffering by painting, and for Adam he learned a lesson of not judging
Exactly. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts Cornelia.❤️
Wonderful!
Thanks Crissy.❤️
Very inspiring post!
That’s very kind of you dear.