a tragedy or blessing

A Tragedy Or Blessing ?A Tragedy Or Blessing ?

This Story happened some years agoThis Story happened some years agoIn Scotland where blue skies meet the In Scotland where blue skies meet the

meadow.meadow.

There were nine children in the Clark family.There were nine children in the Clark family.

Clark and his wife worked and saved diligently.Clark and his wife worked and saved diligently.

It was their dream to sail to America one day.It was their dream to sail to America one day.They believed that good fortunes would soon be They believed that good fortunes would soon be

on their way.on their way.

They finally saved enough money to sail across the They finally saved enough money to sail across the vast sea.vast sea.

Reservations on a new ship were made for the whole Reservations on a new ship were made for the whole family.family.

The family was filled with much anticipation.The family was filled with much anticipation.

Everyone looked forward to life in the new nation.Everyone looked forward to life in the new nation.

However, seven days before they were to set sail. A dog bit the youngest son and he turned very pale.

Rabies was a real

possibility.A Doctor

treated the boy urgently.

The Trip to The Trip to America America

could not be could not be made.made.

Anger and Anger and frustration frustration they could they could

hardly take.hardly take.

The father watched the ship leave without them.

He shed tears and cursed his son and God, “Damn!”

Five days later, news spread of a Tragedy.Five days later, news spread of a Tragedy.

All Scotland was shocked at this Calamity.All Scotland was shocked at this Calamity.

A mighty ship had sunk – it was the Titanic.

Had the Clark Family sailed, it would be

tragic.

When Clark heard the terrible news, he hugged his son.He looked to Heaven and thanked the Almighty One.

Brothers and Sisters here and everywhere.Brothers and Sisters here and everywhere.Let us all reflect and ponder with care.Let us all reflect and ponder with care.

A Blessing, a Tragedy ? … it is hard to see.

There is one CERTAINTY and that’s UNCERTAINTYUNCERTAINTY.

THE END

May All Of You Be Well And Happy !May All Of You Be Well And Happy !With Metta,

Bro. Oh Teik Bin