Friday, March 23, 2007

7 Wonders of the World

A group of children were asked to list what they thought were the present "Seven Wonders of the World." Though there were some disagreements, the following received the most votes:
1. Egypt's Great Pyramids
2. Taj mahal
3. Grand Canyon
4. Empire State Building
6. St. Peter's Basilica
7. China's Great Wall

While gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one student had not finished her paper yet. So she asked the girl if she was having trouble with her list. The girl replied, "Yes, a little. I couldn't quite make up my mind because there were so many."

The teacher said, "Well, tell us what you have, and maybe we can help."

The girl hesitated, then read, "I think the 'Seven Wonders of the World' are:

1. To see


2. To hear

3. To touch

4. To taste

5. To feel

6. To laugh

7. To love

The room was so quiet you could have heard a pin drop. The things we overlook as simple and ordinary and that we take for granted are truly wondrous! A gentle reminder - that the most precious things in life cannot be built by hand or bought by man.

7 comments:

Zippy, Sadie, Speedy and M'Gee said...

Wow, those really are the seven wonders of the world. Wonderful post.

Daisy said...

Sometimes children can be very perceptive!

Leona said...

Wow that was a really nice post. 7 wonders indeed.

Forty Paws said...

Great post!!

Pee Ess. We ist glad u hast a hairy house too. Gud job.

Luf, Us

Unknown said...

We love this post!!! Makes us feel all warm and fuzzy inside!

mister jeter harris, hizself said...

dat'z why mi mom iz a teecher! children ar da wunderz uv da world!
i sent u a p-mail to yer catster accownt.
luv--jh

Anonymous said...

From out of the mouths of babes... we cats don't have to be reminded to make every day count. Too many humans need a reminder like yours.