Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room.
One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs.
His bed was next to the room ' s only window.
The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back.
The men talked for hours on end.
They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation.
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Every afternoon, when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window.
The man in the other bed began to live for those one hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside.
The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake.
Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance.
As the man by the window described all this in exquisite details, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine this picturesque scene.
One warm afternoon, the man by the window described a parade passing by.
Although the other man could not hear the band - he could see it in his mind ' s eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive words.
Days, weeks and months passed.
One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep.
She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away.
As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone.
Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the real world outside.
He strained to slowly turn to look out the window besides the bed.
It faced a blank wall.
The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window.
The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall.
She said, "Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you."
2007-11-15 16:02:39 · 23 answers · asked by muskaan 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Jokes & Riddles
its a very beautiful story,must read it
2007-11-15 16:04:13 · update #1
if u really like the story,plz add stars but not forcibly
thanx=)
2007-11-16 14:03:51 · update #2
YEAH!!! Good for them both!
2007-11-15 16:10:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Funny! 10!
2007-11-16 07:02:52 · answer #2 · answered by cats 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear muskaan,
You ask us whether we liked it ..... I would say no ...........
We loved it .... I liked it so much. This is one of the best I heard in Y/A.... thanks a million for sharing it with me. I am going to keep telling this story all the time to my parents.
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As elders it is out duty to encourage our youngsters.
Tell them how good life is
How good marriage is
How good it is to have children
How good it is to be successful
Keep telling the kids about great achivements and achievers and give them the dream.... to achieve
That is what I do in my questions .....
I am trying to pass on teh positive energy to the youngsters ....
Give them confidence, inspiration and motivate them to achieve .....
Also teach them to be good ......
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Once again, keep up the good work. I am really impressed with what you are sharing ...
I would regularly look for your questions and information / stories you share....
They are very very very interesting.....
2007-11-16 03:34:42 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's really awesome. 10/10 Best thing I have read in a while.
2007-11-16 00:08:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have heard this one before, and I still love it! Power of the mind, hope from a friend....
2007-11-16 00:08:54 · answer #5 · answered by loving boy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have heard this one before, and I still love it! Power of the mind, hope from a friend....
2007-11-16 00:06:15 · answer #6 · answered by kittykris2002 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Uh. That was weird...>_>
Thought it'd be funny.
But it was good.
7.75/10
2007-11-16 00:08:16 · answer #7 · answered by agieagieagie22 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES
you brought tears to my eyes
2007-11-16 00:06:47 · answer #8 · answered by Don m 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've seen this one several times. I love it!
2007-11-16 00:06:44 · answer #9 · answered by je9je9 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Touching one!!
2007-11-16 03:41:24 · answer #10 · answered by *♥sugar♥* 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wow that was a great story but it wasn't funny.
2007-11-16 00:08:45 · answer #11 · answered by phatso 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋