Not a whole lot that happened this week, but just wanted to share this little story I heard the other day:
"Mr. Chris Myler, an elderly carpenter who was ready to retire, he told his employers of his plans to leave the house building business to live a more leisurely life with his wife and enjoyed his extended family.
He would miss the pay-check each week but he wanted to retire. The employer was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favor.
The carpenter agreed and started working on the last project of his life.
Since, it was his last project, he worked half-heartedly. He said goodbye to overtime. He did not consider to find the best cement mixture. He did not consider having a swimming pool in this project. He did not use quality wood for doors. The furniture was not of good quality.
The employer called the carpenter in his office. And gave the keys of this newly built house to the carpenter, saying,”This is my gift to you for your such a commendable service over 50 years.”
The carpenter was shocked what a shame. If he had only known he was building his own house, he would done it all so differently.
So, it is with us.
We built 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 could do it much differently. But you cannot go back, you are a 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 help build the house you live in tomorrow.
Therefore, build wisely!"
Avanza Su Verdad!
Elder Bailey
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