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Attitude – Our Daily Choice – Quote of the Week

February 9, 2013 By Jean Wise

The 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud lady, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o’clock, with her hair fashionably coifed and makeup perfectly applied, even though she is legally blind, moved to a nursing home today.

Her husband of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary.

After many hours of waiting patiently in the lobby of the nursing home, she smiled sweetly when told her room was ready. As she maneuvered her walker to the elevator, I provided a visual description of her tiny room, including the eyelet sheets that had been hung on her window.

“I love it,” she stated with the enthusiasm of an eight-year-old having just been presented with a new puppy.

“Mrs. Jones, you haven’t seen the room …. just wait.”

“That doesn’t have anything to do with it,” she replied.

“Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time. Whether I like my room or not doesn’t depend on how the furniture is arranged … it’s how I arrange my mind.

I already decided to love it … It’s a decision I make every morning when I wake up. I have a choice; I can spend the day in bed recounting the difficulty I have with the parts of my body that no longer work, or get out of bed and be thankful for the ones that do. Each day is a gift, and as long as my eyes open I’ll focus on the new day and all the happy memories I’ve stored away … just for this time in my life.”

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  1. blankJean Wise says

    February 15, 2013 at 1:57 am

    Glad our moms would have gotten along. Good memories aren’t they? Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment

  2. blankMsLorretty says

    February 15, 2013 at 12:03 am

    Ah…your Mom and my Mom would have gotten along very well! Thanks for the encouraging words . I am always amazed when God directs me to THAT post I need. This was salve for a sore spot on my heart tonight. Here from

    #TellHisStory…glad to tell His story with you.

  3. blankJean Wise says

    February 12, 2013 at 12:16 am

    I loved this story too. Lifted my spirits. Thanks for stopping by Nancy. I have a new post up on Tuesday and mention you in it! all good I promise!

  4. blankNancy Ruegg says

    February 11, 2013 at 12:31 am

    What a powerful legacy this sweet saint is passing on to us! Thank you, Jean, for sharing more good quotes for our collections!!

  5. blankTabby@shoppingwives.com says

    February 10, 2013 at 10:36 pm

    Great Attitude!
    Tabby
    http://www.shoppingwives.com

  6. blankJean Wise says

    February 10, 2013 at 12:37 am

    Don’t you just love this attitude? I knew as soon as I read this story I had to share it. Thanks Karen

  7. blankJean Wise says

    February 10, 2013 at 12:36 am

    I just loved the story too Lynn. Don’t you just want to grow old like her?

  8. blankJean Wise says

    February 10, 2013 at 12:35 am

    And I love your name: Positively Alene. I often thought I was the cockeyed optimist! Thanks for stopping by my blog today

  9. blankJean Wise says

    February 10, 2013 at 12:34 am

    Perspective is a great word to summarize this story. I too loved the story. It lifted my spirits. Have a great weekend, Sharon

  10. blankJean Wise says

    February 10, 2013 at 12:34 am

    Ohhh Colette, I will prayer for you to find joy and guidance through your difficult time. Blessings@

  11. blankJean Wise says

    February 10, 2013 at 12:33 am

    Hi Mia, I really liked this story and as soon as I read it the other day I knew I had to post it. It lifted my spirits. Are you doing any better at all? You are in my prayers.

  12. blankJean Wise says

    February 10, 2013 at 12:30 am

    I loved this story too for its inspiration and positive reminder. Thanks from coming over from Sits. isn’t that a great place to connect?

  13. blankJean Wise says

    February 10, 2013 at 12:29 am

    I love inspirational stories like this one; the words do pick us up! Thanks for coming over from SITS. great list to check out over there.

  14. blankkaren evans says

    February 9, 2013 at 10:09 pm

    What would our world be like if we all had this attitude? Neat quote.

  15. blankLynn Mosher says

    February 9, 2013 at 8:25 pm

    Ooo…I love this, Jean! She’s my kinda gal! Thanks so much for sharing this. <3

  16. blankPositively Alene says

    February 9, 2013 at 7:23 pm

    This is absolutely beautiful! I can learn much from this attitude!

  17. blankSharon O says

    February 9, 2013 at 6:00 pm

    That is wonderful. True too. It is all about perspective.

  18. blankColette S says

    February 9, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    Thank you for sharing this post.

    Surely I do agree with her. I’ve had to be aware of my attitude throughout my life to not fall into major depression about my circumstances. As it is now with a hurting marriage.

  19. blankMia says

    February 9, 2013 at 2:48 pm

    Hi dear Jean
    Thank you for this. This is wisdom that we can all learn from. Her grey hair is truly her crown.
    Much love XX
    Mia

  20. blankmwedwards says

    February 9, 2013 at 2:00 pm

    Love this positive outlook! Thanks so much for sharing this story! It goes well with my word for the year: Postitive, Happy SITS Sharefest!

  21. blankMelanie Cheripka says

    February 9, 2013 at 1:56 pm

    so true…thanks for the reminder!

    Happy Sharefest!!
    The 5th Level of Motherhood

  22. blankVicki M. Taylor says

    February 9, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    I’ve read this before, and every time I do, It reminds me to have a better attitude. So, I try to live my life positively and with happiness. Followed you from sharefest SITS. Have a great weekend.

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