Snowflake Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 I WISH YOU ENOUGH: Recently I overheard a mother and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. They had announced the departure. Standing near the security gate, they hugged and the mother said "I love you. I wish you enough." The daughter replied, "Mom, our life together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Mom." They kissed and the daughter left. The mother walked over to the window where I was seated. Standing there I could see she wanted and needed to cry. I tried not to intrude on her privacy but she welcomed me in by asking "Did you ever say good-bye to someone knowing it would be forever?" "Yes, I have," I replied. "Forgive me for asking but why is this a forever good-bye?" "I am old and she lives so far away. I have challenges ahead and the reality is -- the next trip back will be for my funeral" she said. "When you were saying good-bye, I heard you say 'I wish you enough.' May I ask what that means?" She began to smile. "That's a wish that has been handed down from other generations. My parents used to say it to everyone". She paused a moment and looked up as if trying to remember it in detail and she smiled even more. "When we said 'I wish you enough' we were wanting the other person to have a life filled with just enough good things to sustain them". Then turning toward me she shared the following as if she were reciting it from memory: I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright. I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more. I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive. I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger. I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting. I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess. I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye She then began to sob and walked away. They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Becky, thanks so much for posting this. I have read this somewhere and always have wished I would have kept it. Now I can!!! This little story is so very true. Sometimes, I think we all want too much out of life...much more than is necessary to be truly happy! All any of us really need is...enough!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Thanks Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Thank you Becky, J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Thanks Becky for posting this. This is one of my favorites, I posted it on this board as well back in Dec 2003, but it deserves repeating!! Faylene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted August 31, 2004 Author Share Posted August 31, 2004 Psst...Fay.... Normally I "research" to see if something (jokes included) has been posted before, but today was kinda in a hurry so just popped it on here...my bad! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Hey Becky, I posted it once too! But gues s what, it is such a touching beautiful piece, that repeats of it are good, cuz new people get to discover it! We love ya girl Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 Thanks, Becky-- I really needed to read that right now... Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 Becky, I too, had seen t his before but now I can copy it and remember it forever. Its a great thought and one to keep close to one's heart. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Becky,I think that was wonderful as well.So nice in fact that I'll talk to the judges and ask them not to fine you points for posting other peoples jokes.LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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