“49th story”
First published: July.26.2018
Shahrokh was at his friend Jaha’s house for a visit.
Jaha’s son was doing homework when the doorbell rang. Jaha’s father walked in with a box of coloured pencils for his grandson.
When the grandson got the gift he loudly said: “But Grandpa, these coloured pencils have no brand and they don’t have good quality.”
Jaha’s wife smiled and said: “See Dad, you can’t trick kids these days because they are smart.”
The poor grandpa didn’t know what to say.
Shahrokh didn’t like what he saw and heard.
Shahrokh looked at his friend’s son and said: “When I was a little boy, my grandma gifted me a broken sugar cube.
I didn’t like it but politely said: “Thank you and went to my Dad and complained quietly to him; “Why did your mother give me a sugar cube as a walk-in gift. This sugar cube is worth nothing.”
My Dad said: “When Grandma was a little girl, it was World War II and people didn’t have enough food to eat and having a piece of sugar cube was a dream.
Grandma still believes the sugar cubes are precious and valuable it was once her wish to have one.
We have a full jar of sugar cubes in the house but they’re just sweet. They are not caring, loving and kind sugar cubes. When someone very close to us gives us a gift, they do it out of their sweetheart, they want to show us how much they love us. And that love is priceless. You will never be able to find that in any store with the most expensive price. After forty years I never found any sugar cube as sweet as my grandma’s gifts that could make my heart and soul sweet.”
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It’s such a beautiful story and take away 😊👌
You’re so kind my dear friend ❤️
Thank you for sharing and so true… in world of self-gratification, it seems the gift is more important than the feelings of why the gift were given…. 🙂
“It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” Mother Teresa
What a beautiful quote my dear friend to share, so true. Thanks a lot ❤️
Beautiful and instructive
Thanks dear so much ❤️
Pleasure
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Beautiful indeed , I think it’s going to be interesting if you make a book of your tales! You’re stories are stunning.
Love you ❤️
They say there are two kind of kids: the naughty ones and yours.
😂loved it❤️
Many, many times we often know NOT what we already have until it is gone. Perhaps never to return. Deprivation stimulates gratefulness proportionally I think. It is not so bad to be deprived sometimes of the very good things in life when it causes us to be more grateful. 🙂
Wonderful story Laleh.
Thanks dear friend so much, what a great way to analyze it.❤️
The ultimate truth, learn the true value of things!
Thanks a million, we should not miss the true value of gifts.❤️
Wisdom is the shared “sugar cube” of LIFE.
Thank you for this precious gift,
May God guide our life paths,
Patrick
Thanks dearest Patrick, amen❤️
I must remember this story when my grandchildren seem ungrateful for the gifts they are given. Thank you.
😂 I’m sure they’re grateful for having such talented grandmother ❤️
You are kind to say so. 💖
Thanks sweetheart ❤️
Many youngsters noweday do not understand this lesson. They have everything they need to live and not know fear, hunger or thirst. Even my daughter is so demanding, asking for another gift 5 minutes after she has already received one. I wish, I could take her to Africa where children are dying of hunger or even to close Ukraine where home war is still going on, to see with her own eyes how much she already have …
So true Awa dear, if only they knew how others are struggling and suffering. Thanks sweetheart for sharing your thoughts.❤️
Precious reminder.
Thanks Julie darling ❤️
Reblogged this on lampmagician.
Thanks for reboogging dear Persian friend ❤️
Thank You back my Lady 😊❤🙏👍
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wonderful story
Thanks dear ❤️
Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
STORIES WITH MORALS DESERVE MORE LAURELS!
Thanks Jonathan dear for reblogging❤️
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Great story with a wonderful message … be grateful and know the other’s values 🙂
Thanks for leaving your wonderful comments my dear friend ❤️
always enjoy your posts Laleh .. more please?
Awww you’re awesome ❤️
Gorgeous story Laleh.
Thanks Sue darling ❤️
I once received a gift that I treasured, because it came from a cousin I greatly admire. When we moved, twenty-five years later,the gift, a glass punch bowl, fell on the driveway and shattered. I still feel sorrow when I think of that. Yes, it is the person, not the item, who matters most.
You are very kind and appreciative my dear friend. Thanks for sharing your memory❤️
Lovely message 💟💐👌👏
Thanks dear so much ❤️
When a small child gives us a little stone or a broken flower we say thank you and how kind of you. It should be the same for any gift from anyone.
Beautifully said my dear, but for kids to do the same is us who’s supposed to teach them. Thanks darling ❤️
Indeed.
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As a former teacher , my experience shows that you cannot buy off young students and expect positive results.
You’re absolutely right ❤️
Thank you. To share 🙂
Thanks darling ❤️
A gift that expresses love has more value than any expensive gift without love.!
Precious story Laleh!
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Even if it’s a sugar cube 🙂 Thanks lovely Crissy.<3
That’s really sweet story . How you come up with such exciting , inspiring stories.
Loved it👌
Thanks dearest Shayra, this one was a folktale.❤️
I enjoy reading your post👍
You’re a sweetheart ❤️
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Beautiful, thank you Laleh. This is a much-needed message these days, it seems!
Thanks Sophia darling. World has been changed, unfortunately not in a good way.❤️
Love this story. We live in such abundance now…and we forget to appreciate…This is such a great reminder.
Thanks lovely so much for sharing your thoughts❤️
Beautiful story. Always have an attitude of gratitude, Be thankful for and in all things, treating others with kindness..
Beautiful saying my dear friend thanks for sharing your thoughts ❤️
Thanks for sharing your stories. They inspire and touch so many 💕
You’re awesome ❤️
Awww <3 now I want a sugar cube lolol!
Lovely story!
😂you’re amazing ❤️
Haha!!! You too my dear!
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This was a good reminder, I think we’ve all had moments like that when we judge a gift based on its face value and not on why it’s being given.
True. We should appreciate all the roses we have received in life. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts.❤️
Reblogged this on Tourism Observer.
Thanks for reblogging dear friend.❤️
Wonderful post Laleh!
You are a sweetheart ❤️
That’s such a sweet story .. loved it and I liked the positive message behind this story ..great post
Thanks sweetheart for reading and commenting ❤️
You tell beautiful stories. <3
You’re so kind Anna❤️
Prachtig verhaal en soms hebben kinderen een verklaring nodig om zaken te begrijpen
You’re right, it’s us who is suppose to teach them wrong and rights. Thanks dear ❤️
This is lovely 😊 I’m reblogging it to my sister site “Timeless Wisdoms”
Thanks so much dear for reblogging.❤️
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Thanks darling for reblogging❤️
True, today’s generation have forgotten the politeness and love of the gift given ! All are just getting old in a selfish materialistic world ! A very painful scene it is
So true. World is a complicated place these days.
Thanks for your thoughtful comments dear.❤️
It is true that gifts are of sentimental value and that was the sugar cube. I like to give gifts made by myself.
You are thoughtful my dear. Thanks for reading my posts darling.<3
Nice story 👍
Thanks for reading dear friend.🌷
Beautiful story and message…
Thank you dear, appreciate your time.
Reblogged this on B +Ve !!.
Thanks for reblogging dear.
Welcome Chini
This story teaches a wonderful lesson. It immediately reminded me of a situation in my own family when a grandmother gave her little grandchildren the best she could order by mail because she could not drive to get to the store. The children loved their gifts at the time, but 40 years later they look back on the “cheap” presents and resent that they were not given top quality items when they were children. It makes me so sad to see how their perspectives have changed and that now they belittle what their grandmother gave them — when she was giving them all she could.
OMG, what rude children. That’s heartbreaking. Thanks for sharing Janet.
Born in 1942 this one really resonates
Awww, I’m sure your kids are appreciative. Thanks Derrick for commenting.
placebo
a sugar pill
is fine
as long
as this secret
you dont spill!
What a world?!!!
praise the day. the way. whopee~
Thanks John.🌺
Thank you dear, appreciate it.
Such a sweet story with a great message. We’ll never forget when my husband who i was dating at the time, came to my grandma’s many moons ago.. and she didn’t have a xmas gift for hm amd she ran in the back room and wrapped a bar of soap for him. It wasn’t soap on a rope or anyting fancy. It was plain ole Dial. We politly said thank you and had such a laugh and started a new tradition of giving the craziest gifts back and forth for years later with my cousins and it became the saving grace of our xmas holidays since it was always crazy and chaotic. Thanks for the memory. You know come to think of it, he still uses Dial soap which drives me crazy.. much like marriage. Lol.
Have a good day Laleh! ❤️ Cindy
What an adorable grandmother. That’s amazing, HAHAHA. It’s nice that you made it viral in the family. LOL your husband should be chosen for the Dial soap commercials. Or maybe that’s how much respect he has for your grandmother. Stay in love. Thanks sweetheart for sharing this beautiful memory. <3<3<3
Any gift given from the heart should be thankfully accepted and cherished.
True, there’s much love in even a word to share to others as a gift. Thanks dear.<3
You’re welcome, Laleh.
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Such a beautiful story with a much new message in current times where many parents have forgotten to give these values to their children.
Thanks dear Binte for sharing your comment.❤️
Great message Laleh. So important for the days we live in.
Thank you Laleh ♥️
Thank you my dear Crissy for all your supports.<3
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So true and timely
Thank you Michael for reading, means a lot.
Tears almost fall from my eyes… I love this one!
You have a kind heart.👏👏👏💕