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Melbourne, AustraliaAn elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer-contractor of his plans to leave the house-building business to live a more leisurely life with his wife and enjoy his extended family. He would miss the pay packet each week, but he wanted to retire. They could get by.
The contractor was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favour. The carpenter said yes, but over time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He resorted to shoddy workmanship and used inferior materials. It was an unfortunate way to end a dedicated career.
When the carpenter finished his work, his employer came to inspect the house. Then he handed the front-door key to the carpenter and said, "This is your house... my gift to you."
The carpenter was shocked!
What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so differently.
So it is with us. We build our lives, a day at a time, often putting less than our best into the building. Then, with a shock, we realize we have to live in the house we have built. If we could do it over, we would do it much differently.
But, you cannot go back. You are the carpenter, and every day you hammer a nail, place a board, or erect a wall. Someone once said, "Life is a do-it-yourself project." Your attitude, and the choices you make today, helps build the "house" you will live in tomorrow. Therefore, build wisely!
DoodlebearsWhat a great story Sandi, something we should take on board.
Hugs, Jane. 
Tuppies TeddiesExcellent ideals...if only we could ALL live by these...
q.D.paToOtieSThat is the most fabulous story and I will really have to share it with my mom. Thanks for sharing it with us Sandi!
Chaska, MinnesotaI love that story...and how true if you think about it....Same for your health and taking care of yourself, for you will end up paying for it later in life....
PaHmmmm.... thats something to think about as we go about our daily lives.
Kathleen
DENBY BEARSmy motto has always been, life is what you make out of it, good or bad, it is your choice, if you think about that, everyone is in charge of their own destiny, if its not what you like, then change it, make it better.
Patsy Lake BearsWhat a great philosophy to live by Sandi, thanks for sharing
Dolls N DreamsVery wonderful to live by!
