Mr. Sun's Sad Day

Mr. Sun was usually the first one to rise in the morning. Mr. Moon was going  to bed and the clouds were still on their vacation. It was a beautiful day,  with not a cloud in the sky. Mr. Sun loved these kind of days.  People in the village would praise his beauty and tell him how happy they were to be able to work outside or to go the beach.  It thrilled Mr. Sun's heart to hear people say  nice things about him, until one day, a very sad thing happened.  The cloud family were returning from their vacation and Mr. Sun was not very happy about that.


As the cloud family began to appear, Mr. Sun was hoping that he might be able to talk with Mr. Moon before he went to bed.  He always was very encouraging and a  good friend of Mr. Sun. Mr.Moon saw how sad his friend was and asked,"What ever is the matter Mr.Sun?  Why I have never seen you so sad." "Oh nothing,' said Mr. Sun discouragingly 'you can see for yourself that I am not wanted."  "Now, you know that is not true, Mr. Sun. You must be patient and wait your turn, explained Mr. Moon.


Mr. Moon left to get ready for bed when the Star family passed by and noticed how sad Mr. Sun was. Mrs.Star spoke, "What is wrong with you Mr. Sun. Have you forgotten that you are always the cheery one around here/"  "Not any more',said Mr. Sun, "I haven't heard anyone say anything nice about me for days." Mrs. Star tried to tell him that he was the reason for their twinkle, but he didn't pay any attention. Unable to cheer up Mr. Sun ,the Star family went on their way.  


Later that day, Mrs. Rainbow appeared asking  "Why are you so sad Mr. Sun? "  Mr. Sun hung his head and said , "You can't possible  understand Mrs. Rainbow.  I am just not wanted around here any more." "Why, I am ashamed of you, Mr. Sun. You know that it is not true. I thought by now that you would learned how important you are to me. Just this morning a  little baby cloud fell down and nearly lost all his tears, you helped me to make a most gorgeous colorful rainbow in the sky,"explained Mrs. Rainbow. "I don't remember that Mrs. Rainbow, said Mr. Sun, sadly."  Mrs. Rainbow continued,  " I knew you wouldn't remember.  You were so into yourself, you weren't thinking of anyone else..  I think you should  go over and see how the little Cloud is doing after his fall.." replied Mrs. Rainbow. At her suggestion, Mr. Sun left to find
where the Cloud family was gathering.  He found them at the end of the Milky Way.


"Good afternoon, Mr. Cloud, I heard that your little baby had a serious fall.  Is he all right now? asked Mr. Sun inquisitively "Thank you for asking, Mr.Sun. He nearly scared us to death. He had never fallen like that before. Is there anything we can do for you Mr.Sun?"  "No, no one can help me. It seems that I am not really needed around here any more," Mr. Sun sadly answered.


"Now, you know that is not true, Mr. Sun.  You are the most needed one in our whole community.  Without you our cloud family would not exist.  When you are out all the time, everyone is so happy that you are shinning. We hear all your compliments, but nobody hardly ever wants to see us.  They run inside and complain that we are around.  Mr. Sun, don't you see how important it is to understand that we both are needed.We were created to help each other, not to think we are the most important. It has taken me a long time to believe it." said Mr Cloud humbly
 
Mr. Sun thought to himself and had to agree, "You are right, Mr. Cloud.  I think I have been much too proud, only thinking about myself, wanting every one to just praise me.. Please forgive me Mr. Cloud and I hope you and your family will have another enjoyable vacation soon"  Mr.Sun was beginning to  mellow.   "Oh, we will have a great vacation, Mr Sun.  You may not believe this, but when you are shining, we are able to gather every thing we need for our next important job and we have you to thank for it." 

Mr. Sun, finally understood that his bad attitude in his own heart was his biggest problem.  Right after he repented and started to think about others, what do you think he started to hear?  You are right. The village people were so excited to see the sun again, they began to go outside, saying to one another, look Mr.Sun is back. It is going to be a beautiful afternoon .Now, we can work outside or go to the beach." From that day forward, Mr. Sun never complained about a cloudy day.  He was very grateful that he was an important part of the Creator's plan to keep the earth beautiful.