The ShipwreckThe ShipwreckA Story With A Life LessonA Story With A Life Lesson

Washed up on a deserted island was Jack.Washed up on a deserted island was Jack.He was the only survivor of a shipwreck.He was the only survivor of a shipwreck.

On the island Jack was fearful On the island Jack was fearful and lonely.and lonely.

For a rescue he prayed so feverishly.For a rescue he prayed so feverishly.

Jack scanned the horizon everyday.Jack scanned the horizon everyday.Sadly, no help seemed to come his way.Sadly, no help seemed to come his way.

Tired, Jack finally built a hut of woodTired, Jack finally built a hut of woodTo protect himself and store his little food.To protect himself and store his little food.

One day Jack went out One day Jack went out searching for food and searching for food and

a drink.a drink.

When he returned, he When he returned, he found his little hut found his little hut

burning!burning!

Smoke from the fire was rolling up the sky.Smoke from the fire was rolling up the sky.Poor Jack…he was stunned Poor Jack…he was stunned

and he started to cryand he started to cry

Everything was lost in this ‘tragedy’.Everything was lost in this ‘tragedy’.Jack wailed, “God, how could you Jack wailed, “God, how could you

do this to me?”do this to me?”

That cold night Jack slept on the beach That cold night Jack slept on the beach by the sea.by the sea.

Next day, a ship came by unexpectedly.Next day, a ship came by unexpectedly.

Jack asked his rescuers, “How come you knew Jack asked his rescuers, “How come you knew I was here?I was here?

The rescuers said, “We saw your smoke signalThe rescuers said, “We saw your smoke signal my dear.” my dear.”

A ‘Tragedy’, a ‘Blessing’…can we really tell?A ‘Tragedy’, a ‘Blessing’…can we really tell?Things you think are hopeless and down may Things you think are hopeless and down may

turn out well!turn out well!

The End.The End.

May You Be Well and Happy!May You Be Well and Happy!

With Metta, Bro. Oh Teik Bin