Thanks for your Time

[St.Mateo]

I have posted this gem of a story on other places on the net that thanks people for probably is one of the greatest gifts someone can receive or give I dont know if its in the right place and if it needs to be moved please do so.





Thank You For Your Time.

To all my friends I want to THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. ONCE YOU READ THIS YOU WILL UNDERSTAND!


A young man learns what's most important in life from the guy next door.

It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, girls, career, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved clear across the country in pursuit of his dreams. There, in the rush of his busy life, Jack had little time to think about the past and often no time to spend with his wife and son. He was working on his future, and nothing could stop him.

Over the phone, his mother told him, "Mr. Belser died last night. The funeral is Wednesday." Memories flashed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.

"Jack, did you hear me?"

"Oh, sorry, Mom. Yes, I heard you. It's been so long since I thought of him. I'm sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago," Jack said.

"Well, he didn't forget you. Every time I saw him he'd ask how you were doing. He'd reminisce about the many days you spent over 'his side of the fence' as he put it," Mom told him.

"I loved that old house he lived in," Jack said.

"You know, Jack, after your father died, Mr. Belser stepped in to make sure you had a man's influence in your life," she said

"He's the one who taught me carpentry," he said. "I wouldn't be in this business if it weren't for him. He spent a lot of time teaching me things he thought were important...Mom, I'll be there for the funeral," Jack said.

As busy as he was, he kept his word. Jack caught the next flight to his hometown. Mr. Belser's funeral was small and uneventful. He had no children of his own, and most of his relatives had passed away.

The night before he had to return home, Jack and his Mom stopped by to see the old house next door one more time.

Standing in the doorway, Jack paused for a moment. It was like crossing over into another dimension, a leap through space and time. The house was exactly as he remembered. Every step held memories. Every picture, every piece of furniture....Jack stopped suddenly.

"What's wrong, Jack?" his Mom asked.

"The box is gone," he said

"What box?" Mom asked.

"There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk. I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. All he'd ever tell me was 'the thing I value most,'" Jack said.

It was gone. Everything about the house was exactly how Jack remembered it, except for the box. He figured someone from the Belser family had taken it.

"Now I'll never know what was so valuable to him," Jack said. "I better get some sleep. I have an early flight home, Mom."

It had been about two weeks since Mr. Belser died. Returning home from work one day Jack discovered a note in his mailbox. "Signature required on a package. No one at home. Please stop by the main post office within the next three days," the note read.

Early the next day Jack retrieved the package. The small box was old and looked like it had been mailed a hundred years ago. The handwriting was difficult to read, but the return address caught his attention. "Mr. Harold Belser" it read. Jack took the box out to his car and ripped open the package. There inside was the gold box and an envelope. Jack's hands shook as he read the note inside.

"Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bennett. It's the thing I valued most in my life." A small key was taped to the letter. His heart racing, as tears filling his eyes, Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he found a beautiful gold pocket watch.

Running his fingers slowly over the finely etched casing, he unlatched the cover. Inside he found these words engraved:

"Jack, Thanks for your time! - Harold Belser."

"The thing he valued most was...my time"

Jack held the watch for a few minutes, then called his office and cleared his appointments for the next two days. "Why?" Janet, his assistant asked.

"I need some time to spend with my wife and son," he said.

"Oh, by the way, Janet, thanks for your time!"


"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away,"



Think about this. You may not realize it, but it's 100% true.



1. At least 2 people in this world love you so much they would die for you.

2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.

3. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.

4. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.

5. You mean the world to someone.

6. If not for you, someone may not be living.

7. You are special and unique.

8. When you think you have no chance of getting what you want, you probably won't get it, but if you trust God to do what's best, and wait on His time, sooner or later, you will get it or something better.

9. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good can still come from it.

10. When you think the world has turned its back on you, take a look: you most likely turned your back on the world.

11. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.

12. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.

13. Always tell someone how you feel about them; you will feel much better when they know and you'll both be happy.

14. If you have a great friend, take the time to let them know that they are great.

[Glr]

Great post! Thanks for sharing.

[St.Mateo]

Wanted to bump this or actually post it and remembered I did this a while back and did not want to repeat a post but this story has a very good message that while time may be fleeting at times its important that how we use our time has a effect on everything we do.

[Lanny]

...I have been, and continue to go thru some pretty ROUGH WATERS in my RW life at the present moment...I can see the Sun on the Horizon...AND, I am doing my best to keep my eye on the prize that is NORMALCY...(Hopefully in the near future)...and this post REALLY gave me a NICE LIFT this morning...

This BOARD continues to AMAZE me...with QUALITY POSTs
by QUALITY PEOPLE...

LANNY

[St.Mateo]

Lanny

Hope your real life issues do resolve themselves...

Sometimes its the most simplest thing that takes a lifetime to ever fully understand

This post or story actually is close to a neighbor I lived a few doors down from that was very similar in nature.

Glad it brightened your day...

[onehitwonder]

Well thanks alot, now that I'm sobbin' mess!

[Guest071613-2]

Awwww that was really nice. I love your warm and fuzzy moments, St. Mateo! (You're a great friend, BTW!!)

Keep your head up, Lanny... It will get better! OXOXOXO

[wolfeman]

I only wish those 14 points were true. I would indeed feel I was a very lucky man

[Mr No Confidence]

11. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.

Damn, now I'm thinking about "her" ... that woman so oblivious to how much I want to be hers. Shit.... Maybe one day I'll be good enough for her. When I'm dead I guess.


Anyway, Great post sir.

[lionheart]

Awesome post man! We can all use a little pick-me-up like that every once in a while.

[St.Mateo]

I hope I do not get in any trouble for doing this but am having difficulties
copying and pasting on here. This thread goes back a ways but is a pretty
good story and since its the holidays it works.
My apologies if this is a no no but its a good read.

[MojoR]

Nice post St. Mateo. Thank you very much for sharing this.

[SD2011]

It's very sweet

[TexasCowboy]

Thanks for your posting.....

[LargeBreastFan]

Thanks for giving us something to think about during a time that most of us re-evaluate our lives.