Andrea Kelly shared a wonderful story about a wise farmer in one of her comments to a post of mine. She said I could share it with all of you. Thank you Andrea!:
‘One day a farmer’s horse ran away. When his neighbors heard they said, “Such bad luck.” The farmer just said “Maybe.”
The next morning his horse came back with three other wild horses. “How wonderful,” his neighbors said. “Maybe,” said the farmer.
The next day his son tried to ride one of the wild horses, but he was thrown and broke his leg. At this point his neighbors figured he had just about the worst luck ever. But the farmer just said “Maybe.”
Then a few days later, military officials came to the village to draft young men into the army. Since the farmer’s son’s leg was broken, they passed him by. All the neighbors who’s sons were drafted congratulated the farmer on how well things had turned out.
“Maybe,” he smiled.’
Russ
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Yes, I’ve heard this one before! Wise farmer, yes?
Maybe… ;-D!
Russ
haha good one!
First time I have heard this one and I liked it thank you for sharing it with us
http://jo-annemotherandnanna.blogspot.com.au/
It was my pleasure, Jo-Anne.
Russ
I’m glad you enjoyed it enough to share it!! 🙂
Indeed I did. Thank you again, Andrea!
Russ
What a brilliant story. I am a true believer that things (good and bad) happen for a reason, but we may just not know why all the time.
Thanks for sharing x
I agree. It’s a great reminder that intial appearances of good and bad luck or events often are viewed much differently later.
Thank you for your comment!
Russ
What a wonderful story! I’ve never heard this before and i loved it. It hold many terrific lessons!
Christina
It does indeed. Thank you for your kind comments, Christina!
Russ
Great story!
Thank you! I agree. Excellent message.
Russ