[Vision2020] Installment #23 - Patience

[Jeff Harkins]

    Patience:


    *is to wait calmly for someone or something even if they are really
    really late.*

*is hardest to find when you need it the most! *

And a pertinent quote:

It takes patience to appreciate domestic bliss; volatile spirits prefer 
unhappiness.

     [George Santayana Philosopher, Poet, Essayist, Novelist  (1863-1952)]

And another pertinent quote:

Face your deficiencies and acknowledge them; but do not let them master 
you. Let them teach you patience, sweetness, insight... When we do the 
best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in 
the life of another.

     [Helen Keller Author, Lecturer, Activist  (1880-1968)]

*And another quote:

*Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small 
ones; and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to 
sleep in peace.

     [Victor Hugo Poet, Novelist, Playwright  (1802-1885)]
*
And a TV PSA here:*

http://www.values.com/inspirational-stories-tv-spots/107-Wet-Cement

And a sampling of comments posted about the video

I love every one of these commercials. They are so true to life and are 
to be treasured. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
/Posted 9 days ago by Dolores T. from Hemet, California /

Every time I see this commercial, I think of my cousin, Grant. When he 
was a little boy, a photographer snapped a picture of him walking on the 
wet cement and looking at the man who had done all this hard work. 
Grant, a father, now is experiencing the ultimate in patience. Over a 
year ago, his daughter was in a tragic horse backriding accident that 
left her in a coma for several months and she is still recovering. God 
bless you for your never ending patience Grant!
/Posted 28 days ago by Julie H. from Phoenix, AZ /

On Patience, The video has familiarity as my mother did the exact same 
thing when she was about the same age! The mason was about the same age. 
I haven't laughed that hard in 20 years.
/Posted about 1 month ago by Joseph G. from Jacksonville, FL /

This is so sweet!!!
/Posted about 1 month ago by Cynthia,C from baker county fl. /

I am a concrete finisher and as mad as I get when someone walks in my 
concrete , this really tickled me. With a child this age I could not get 
upset.
/Posted about 1 month ago by JimRoy from Escondido , Ca. /

You have to love them no matter what.
/Posted about 1 month ago by Mary B. from henrico /

Awesome! This one is the best.
/Posted about 1 month ago by Ryley Z. from /

I love this video because instead of the man getting upset or mad at the 
boy he simply lifted him off and started again. If he he would have got 
mad at him he would of hurt his feelings.
/Posted about 1 month ago by steph a from Ben R. McMullin public school /

I work with children and this portrays truly how much patience you need, 
because they simply don't know better. Makes me smile.
/Posted 2 months ago by Rio,Z from California /

Gotta love it
/Posted 3 months ago by Dave M from USA /

I LOVE this. It's my son to a T!
/Posted 4 months ago by Lisa C from Florida /

I love the "Wet Cement" spot. It makes me smile every time it's on TV.
/Posted 5 months ago by Cindy H. from Windsor, NS, Canada /

Best commercial I have seen in a LONG TIME. Hilarious and cute at the 
same time. I couldn't stop laughing when I first saw this commercial.
/Posted 5 months ago by Diego, M from Pensacola, FL /

I love seeing these commercials, they are so inspirational in a time 
when commercials are often so shallow and dull. It reminds me of all the 
small things people do for each other that go unnoticed.
/Posted 6 months ago by Jesse N from CA /

Priceless, pass it on to others . . .
/Posted 6 months ago by Carol H. from Ham Lake, MN /

I've watched about all of the spots and they have made my day. I had no 
idea that anyone produced such wonderful, clean and inspiring messages. 
Praise the Lord and thank you!!
/Posted 7 months ago by Kay M from NC /

Best ad I have ever seen, keep up the great work.
/Posted 7 months ago by Tim,N from Riverside, Ca /

I've been watching your clips on TV and had to go to your website. These 
pieces are moving and poignant. They are remarkably timely and 
impressive for a nation which needs reminding of the values and 
integrity, which are sorely in need of cultivating.
/Posted 8 months ago by Patricia C. from Franklin, TN /

Wet Cement - this has to be the best stress reliever in the world. Those 
little wonky footsteps and then when the little boy says "Hi" - well, my 
heart just melts and then I just chuckle with such joy. The actual 
commercial on tv is somewhat different than the web site and it is 
equally as beautiful!
/Posted 8 months ago by Annie D. from Winnipeg, MB /



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