Trouble Tree

[lgibson]

I hired a plumber to help me restore an old farmhouse, After he had just finished a rough first day on the job, a flat tire made him lose an hour of work. His electric drill quit and his old car refused to start. As I drove him home, he sat in stony silence.

On arriving home, he invited me it to meet his family. As we walked toward the front door, he paused briefly at a small tree, touching the tips of the branches with both hands. Upon opening the door he had undergone an amazing transformation. His tanned face was wreathed in smiles and he hugged his two small children and gave his wife a kiss.

Afterward he walked me to the car. We passed the tree and my curiosity got the better of me. I asked him about what I had seen him do at the little tree.

"Oh, that's my trouble tree," he replied. "I know I can't help having troubles on the job, but one thing's for sure, those troubles don't belong in the house with my wife and the children. So I just hang them up on the tree every night when I come home and ask God to take care of them. Then in the morning I pick them up again. Funny thing is," he smiled, "when I come out in the morning to pick them up, there aren't nearly as many as I remember hanging up the night before. "

 

[Ramboy]

Good lesson there.

 

[John_Barks]

Wow, very nice. I am always lookin for ways to chill out since I'm a type A.



Thanks

 

[Archive]

Yep, nice story, nice idea. I should give that a try!

 

[BIG BOB]

I have read this story before. This is definately something everyone should try to do. Just think if everyone could do this! There would be a big drop in divorces and abuse. Families just might become families again!

 

[illflem]

Originally posted by BIG BOB

Just think if everyone could do this! There would be a big drop in divorces and abuse. Families just might become families again!

Either that or the tree would pull up roots and leaf town

 

[klenger]

I have used and suggested a similar method. On the way home from work, leave all of your work problems at some pre-defined intersection, and then pick them up on the way back to work the next day.

 

[BIG BOB]

Illflem,



You are too much! LOL