With a somber tone, John spoke softly, “That’s it… that’s all we have.” Charlotte’s voice quivered as tears streamed down her face. “Johnny, that's not enough for the mortgage.”
In our era of 'throw away' items and the latest iPhone, your story is a wonderful reminder of the importance of family and being grateful for what we have, even if only a cool glass of lemonade.
Thank you, Scott, for sharing your father's story with us.
What a wonderful memory, Scott. You depicted everything so well - the desperation, the heavy, foundry labor, the gratitude for having work. I felt the boy's sadness for leaving his school and his mix of embarrassment and pride at helping his dad get those beds to the new house. I loved it that Dad used the story to teach the value of work. Clever man. Beautifully written!
Touching story, Scott. I heard similar stories in my own family about those unforgiving times. Thank goodness for strong families and little red wagons.
Beautiful story, Scott. And what an important reminder for so many of us!
In our era of 'throw away' items and the latest iPhone, your story is a wonderful reminder of the importance of family and being grateful for what we have, even if only a cool glass of lemonade.
Thank you, Scott, for sharing your father's story with us.
What a wonderful memory, Scott. You depicted everything so well - the desperation, the heavy, foundry labor, the gratitude for having work. I felt the boy's sadness for leaving his school and his mix of embarrassment and pride at helping his dad get those beds to the new house. I loved it that Dad used the story to teach the value of work. Clever man. Beautifully written!
Touching story, Scott. I heard similar stories in my own family about those unforgiving times. Thank goodness for strong families and little red wagons.