Gratitude (2)
Accept my sincere acknowledgments.”
James Madison, the fourth President of the United States, is known as the Father of the American Constitution. Madison was known for his spotless character. In his old age, the venerable ex-President suffered from many diseases, took a variety of medicines and managed to live a long life.
An old friend from the adjoining county of Albemarle sent him a box of vegetable pills and begged to be informed whether they helped him.
In due time Madison replied as follows: “My dear friend, I thank you very much for the box of pills. I have taken them all; and while I cannot say that I am better since taking them, it is quite possible that I might have been worse if I had not Humor of the Week.
God Bless you
Fr Eugene Lobo SJ
