I've been chosen

I first posted this in Fatman's Religion. But I decided to post it here, also.

I don't think I've ever done this before. I think I'll simply paste this directly from an email I received from a friend in North Dakota:


Whenever I'm disappointed with my spot in life, I stop and think about little Jamie Scott. Jamie was trying out for a part in the school play. His mother told me that he'd set his heart on being in it, though she feared he would not be chosen.

On the day the parts were awarded, I went with her to pick him up after school. Jamie rushed up to her, eyes shining with pride and excitement. "Guess what, Mom ," he shouted, and then said those words that will forever remain a lesson to me....

"I've been chosen to clap and cheer."



whether you've been chosen to lead or follow
whether acknowledged or unknown
whether yours is to speak or be silent

may you always clap and cheer !!!!!!!