A Little something to put things in perspective...
After a forest fire in
Yellowstone National Park
the forest rangers began their trek up a mountain to assess the inferno's damage.
One ranger found a bird
literally petrified in ashes,
perched statuesquely on the
ground at the base of a tree.
Somewhat sickened by the eerie sight,
he knocked over the bird with a stick.
When he gently struck it,
three tiny chicks scurried from
under their dead mother's wings.
The loving mother,
keenly aware of impending disaster,
had carried her offspring to the base
of the tree and had gathered them
under her wings, instinctively knowing that the toxic smoke would rise.
She could have flown to safety but
had refused to abandon her babies.
Then the blaze had arrived and the heat had scorched her small body.
The mother had remained steadfast.
She had been willing to die,
so those under the cover of her wings would live.
2006-07-05 17:21:22 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Other - Entertainment
To realize the value of a sister or brother
Ask someone who doesn't have one.
To realize the value of ten years:
ask a newly divorced couple
To realize the value of four years:
Ask a graduate.
To realize the value of one year:
Ask a student who has failed a final exam.
To realize the value of one month:
Ask a mother who has given birth to a premature baby.
To realize the value of one week:
Ask an editor of a weekly newspaper.
To realize the value of one hour:
Ask the lovers who are waiting to meet.
To realize the value of one minute:
Ask a person who has missed the train, bus, or plane.
To realize the value of one-second:
Ask one who has survived an accident.
To realize the value of one millisecond:
Ask the person who has won
a silver medal in the Olympics.
Time waits for no one.
Treasure every moment you have.
You will treasure it even more when
you can share it with someone special.
To realize the value of a friend:
Lose one.
2006-07-05 17:22:42 · update #1
that story is sad but beautiful! and you are beautiful for sharing it!i will treasure the moment of time that you took to give! a brief moment like that is far greater than an un-shared hour!
;-)
i'm back, just read your profile, you are emazing! i helped work on a demolition derby car for make a wish, for a crash up derby held a few years ago at the pontiac silverdome in michigan.i had so much fun helping out! it is a wonderful cause! we need more people in the world like you!!!
2006-07-05 17:33:21 · answer #1 · answered by oneemazingplace 3 · 10⤊ 2⤋
It is sad that the mother had to die...but, who of us would do less? It is an inspiration! Ppl should do all to protect (don't confuse with spoil) their children. I told my husband I want to get a gun ( and he is appalled, BTW I live in TX - LOL) to defend my children. I don't think I could harm anyone for myself but if you mess with the "chicks" KA-BAM. I know this is a very violent, aggressive answer to your very inspiring question, which by the way really made me think about the small thinks in life, but I am talking as a mother. A mother, be she bird or human, will do what ever is necessary to protect her young. Well, so we would hope!
That mother in (i think) Washington who shot the guy in court, because he molested her son should be sad I wasn't called for jury duty that day!
2006-07-06 01:42:26 · answer #2 · answered by beth l 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U are so Rite!!!! This is Such A Emotional Issue!!! Really Brought Tears to my eyes!!! I am Alone without any brothers or sisters so I know How it feels to be Alone with no one to talk to other than ur parents or friends!!! SOB!!!
2006-07-06 00:25:27 · answer #3 · answered by ROHIT K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very sad, touching and thought provoking...sometimes we have to stop and realize just how precious life can be, no matter how bitter and cynical either we or others can be. Thanks for sharing.
(Normally, I may have tried to ignore this, but today I needed that moment of reflection.)
2006-07-06 00:30:26 · answer #4 · answered by GeorgieGirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a premature baby, born 3 mos early and yes...my perspective of one month would dazzle you.
2006-07-06 03:14:25 · answer #5 · answered by PerfeclyImperfect 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wasn't sad it was true i would do the same for my kids. That one guy that answered "Tell me another it was funny" is SICK!!!
2006-07-06 00:30:06 · answer #6 · answered by ~Redneck*Woman~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-07-06 00:31:37 · answer #7 · answered by kitten lover3 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
damn, I am in tears I am laughing so hard. Tell me another one, that was funny
2006-07-06 00:25:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah
2006-07-06 00:23:26 · answer #9 · answered by _ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is really sad.
2006-07-06 00:23:32 · answer #10 · answered by Sweety 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋