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Feeling Blessed with the Life I have

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Homeless Burmese Children by Robert Swetz

 

I have always felt blessed being born with all my body parts, my health, the loving people around me, a roof over my head, food to eat and so much more.

 

There are so many people and children in this world that take life for granted, complaining about all the things they don't have and want.

 

I have traveled to many countries in South East Asia, Myanmar/Burma, Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, etc.

 

I have seen hundreds of thousands of poor children living in shacks with no doors, windows, etc, and so many without homes or food.

 

Lets please try to accept the things we have, our bodies we were born with, our parents, families, friends, jobs, health, etc.

 

The photo (above) was taken in the city of Rangon, capitol city of Myanmar. These 2 little boys are sleeping on the street with no roof over their heads.

And "YES" there are people and children that also live like this in America ... ;o(

 

And the photo (below) was taken on a island off the beaches of Burma.

These children didn't understand any English and Vegas Bob was able to make them laugh as he was taking their photograph.

These children were living in huts on a island with no doors, windows, etc.

 

So once again ... take a look around you!

 

Look at how you live

 

Look at the family and friends around you

 

Look at the food you have to eat.

 

Look at the roof over your head.

 

Look at your health ... ;o)

 

And be happy with the life you have, stop complaining and "Show the Love" Not the Hatred ...

 

Burmese Children by Robert Swetz

 


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Comments(18)

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Life is Grand 

May 10, 2015 03:08 AM
Jon Zolsky
FunCoast Realty 386-405-4408 - Ponce Inlet, FL
your Daytona Condo Agent

Bob - there is nothing you can add to your photos and words. There are so many places where people live the way you described.

There are very only few places, where people live the way we live.

We are blessed. And while these poor kids in your second photo are laughing, we are whining...

Happiness is not what we have, it is how we feel. About ourselves and about the world. $1 mil does not make the sun shine brighter. Having it is wonderful, but only if you notice and appreciate the sun shining...

May 10, 2015 03:17 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

 Hello Jon ... wow, your words are so very touching and so true 

I couldn't have said it better and I want to cut and paste your words in your comment and attach them to a post with the URL from my post, do I have your permission? 

May 10, 2015 03:23 AM
Jon Zolsky
FunCoast Realty 386-405-4408 - Ponce Inlet, FL
your Daytona Condo Agent

You sure do, and I fee so honored...

thank you

May 10, 2015 03:47 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Thanks again Jon and have a wonderful day ;o)

May 10, 2015 03:49 AM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

This is really something Vegas Bob, thank you for pointing it out.

May 10, 2015 03:59 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Noah ... thanks for the stop my friend 

May 10, 2015 04:02 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I try to live a life of gratitude.  I think I'm most grateful for being born in a country where I am free to worship and have no one telling me my religion is wrong.  great post Robert.

May 10, 2015 04:11 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

 Hello Tammy ... thanks my friend and there is no place like America 

May 10, 2015 04:18 AM
Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

Beautiful post about such a sad subject.  We do need to be grateful for what we have and cherish the moment. Those precious faces smiling at us are so touching knowing the way they live. You are a kind and thoughtful man Bob...thank you for sharing!

May 10, 2015 04:42 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

 Hello Debra ... thanks so much for stopping by and any children that suffer around the world don't deserve to live like this 

May 10, 2015 04:45 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

VB, Great words of wisdom in your post. we have way too many folks who complain about everything. We all need tio Thank the good Lord for what we have and be happy. 

May 10, 2015 07:22 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

You have summed up thankfulness in your words and photos. I do love Jon Zolsky comment #2!

May 10, 2015 08:38 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

A sad post to read about the children, not only here in America, but throughout the world. Makes me remember the song "We Are World, We Are the Children".

 

 

May 10, 2015 08:44 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Sad to see this in this day and age...Although not as bad I have shown some great homes where the kids were sleeping on the floor and the cupbairds were bare.  Always wonder what the story is.

May 10, 2015 12:08 PM
Claude Labbe
RLAH / @properties - Washington, DC
Realty for Your Busy Life

VB, every day is a new gift, not one I deserve, but one that I simply get.

It's truly humbling to be so blessed.

May 10, 2015 03:01 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Robert (Vegas Bob) Swetz - life is GRAND!

The happiness is what matters....where you sleep may matter to a few though.

May 11, 2015 04:08 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Bob ... thanks for stopping by my friend 

Jun 03, 2015 11:16 AM