Message of Hope

I read this yesterday on another support group site and while my faith is very strong, I don't usually preach it so....but this truly touched me and I think is so appropriate for each and every single one of us, each in our own, unique way. I thought I'd share it with all of you. Here it is:

The Four Candles

The four candles burned slowly. Their ambience was so soft you could
hear them speak.

The first candle said, "I am Peace, but these days nobody wants to
keep me." Then Peace's flame slowly diminishes and goes out
completely.

The second candle says, "I am Faith, but these days I am no longer
indispensable." Then Faith's flame slowly diminishes and goes out
completely.

Sadly the third candle spoke. "I am Love and I haven't the strength
to stay lit any longer. People put me aside and don't understand my
importance. They even forget to love those who are nearest to
them." And waiting no longer, Love goes out completely.

Suddenly a child enters the room and sees the three candles no longer
burning. The child begins to cry. "Why are you not burning? You
are supposed to stay lit until the end."

Then the fourth candle spoke gently to the little boy. "Don't be
afraid for I am Hope, and while I still burn, we can relight the
other candles."

With shining eyes the child took the candle of Hope and lit the other
three candles.

Never let the flame of Hope go out of your life. With Hope, no matter
how bad things look and are, Peace, Faith and Love can shine brightly
in our lives.

Don't let these candles go out in your life! If you can't see the
light at the end of the tunnel, march down there and turn it on
yourself.

Hugs to all,
Monika & Bert