man came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find his 5-year old son waiting for him at the door.SON: 'Daddy, may I ask you a question?'DAD: 'Yeah sure, what it is?' replied the man.SON: 'Daddy, how much do you make an hour?'DAD: 'That's none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?' the man said angrily.SON: 'I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make anhour?'DAD: 'If you must know, I make $50 an hour.'SON: 'Oh,' the little boy replied, with his head down.SON: 'Daddy, may I please borrow $25?'The father was furious, 'If the only reason you asked that is so you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed.. Think about why you are being so selfish. I don't work hard everyday for such childish frivolities. 'The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door.The man sat down and started to get even angrier about the little boy's questions. How dare he ask such questions only to get some money?After about an hour or so, the man had calmed down , and started tothink: Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $25.00and he really didn't ask for money very oftenThe man went to the door of the little boy's room and opened the door.'Are you asleep, son?' He asked.'No daddy, I'm awake,' replied the boy.'I've been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier' said t he man.'It's been a long day and I took out my aggravation on you. Here's the$25 you asked for.'The little boy sat straight up, smiling. 'Oh, thank you daddy!' heyelled.Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled upbills.The man saw that the boy already had money, started to get angry again.The little boy slowly counted out his money, and then looked up at his father.'Why do you want more money if you already have some?' the fathergrumbled.'Because I didn't have enough, but now I do,' the little boy replied.'Daddy, I have $50 now. Can I buy an hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you.'The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little son, and hebegged for his forgiveness.
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Hello my dear Reem:
Thanks alot for your comment.I'm very happy that you found this story a meaningful one. Have a nice time dear.
reem ali said:
Hi Emili This is very meaningful story. We should remember that we didn't live alone in this world. There are alot of people around us need to share them their happy and sad moments. Working is not more important than honest feelings that we live them together. Thanks alot for this meaningful story.
Hi Emili
This is very meaningful story. We should remember that we didn't live alone in this world. There are alot of people around us need to share them their happy and sad moments. Working is not more important than honest feelings that we live them together. Thanks alot for this meaningful story.
It's just a short reminder to all of you working so hard in life. We
should not let time slip through our fingers without having spent some time with those who really matter to us, those close to our hearts.
Do remember to share that $50 worth of your time with someone you love.
If we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily
replace us in a matter of hours.
But the family & friends we leave behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives..
Thanks for all the readers who will take a lesson from this story...Emilie
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Thanks alot for your comment.I'm very happy that you found this story a meaningful one. Have a nice time dear.
reem ali said:
This is very meaningful story. We should remember that we didn't live alone in this world. There are alot of people around us need to share them their happy and sad moments. Working is not more important than honest feelings that we live them together. Thanks alot for this meaningful story.
should not let time slip through our fingers without having spent some time with those who really matter to us, those close to our hearts.
Do remember to share that $50 worth of your time with someone you love.
If we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily
replace us in a matter of hours.
But the family & friends we leave behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives..
Thanks for all the readers who will take a lesson from this story...Emilie