Monday, November 8, 2010

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A piece lifted from Mitch Albom’s “Have a Little Faith"

“when we spoke a few weeks ago, I asked you what you thought about your parents.  Do you remember?”
Sort of, I say.
More laughter.
I asked you if you felt they were perfect, or if they needed improvement.  And do you remember what you said?”
I freeze.
“You said they weren’t perfect, but. . .”
He nods at me. Go ahead.  Speak.
But they don’t need improvement? I say.
“But they don’t need improvement,” he says.  This is very insightful.  Do you know why?”
No, I say.
More laughter.
“Because you are willing to accept people as they are.  Nobody’s perfect.  Not even Mom and Dad.  That’s okay.”

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