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Hey Ma, can I borrow 25 bucks?
This was the subject line on an email from my daughter when I got home tonight! Now this generally happens at least once a month and it always makes me smile because of the word borrow, which would imply being paid back. I know there ain't no way in h*ll I'm ever seeing the money again, but that's ok 'cause it makes me laugh!
So I open the email, expecting to see a long list of reasons the money is needed and instead this is what I found...
Can I Borrow $25?
A 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 an
hour?'
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 boys'
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 to
think:
Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $25.00
And he really didn't ask for money very often. The 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 the 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!'
he yelled. Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled
Up bills. 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 father grumbled.
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 he
Begged for his forgiveness.
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.
I love you mom!
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Jul 21, 2008 7:46 PM
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That was good Molly.
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Jul 21, 2008 8:05 PM
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Hiya Lacey, how are things with you? Are you enjoying your summer?
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Jul 21, 2008 8:16 PM
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That was beautiful Molly, it brought tears to my eyes.
Hi Lacey
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Jul 21, 2008 8:24 PM
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Yea, it made me tear up too! It really does make me laugh though when she asks to "borrow" money! See what you have to look forward too? Start saving all your 25 bucks now! LOL
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Jul 21, 2008 8:34 PM
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I think I'm going to make it an early night, I'm beat. See you tomorrow!
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Jul 21, 2008 8:53 PM
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Have a great sleep Trish and a great day tomorrow!!!
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Jul 21, 2008 9:08 PM
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That'd be like enough to spend a week with me!!!!
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Jul 21, 2008 9:15 PM
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So far I've been sleeping. Apparently I'm quite exhausted.
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Jul 21, 2008 9:15 PM
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Awww, that was sweet.
Now what kind of job does this guy have that he makes FIFTY DOLLARS AN HOUR??!! Not counting benefits?!
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Jul 21, 2008 9:17 PM
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Hey Girl, how are you? If it's enough to spend a week with you, then it's enough to spend a week with me? Hmmmmm, waiting for an answer! ![]<img border=](http://community.tvguide.com/images/emoticons/devil.gif) ">
Well sleep is a good thing Lacey, and you work hard all year so now you need to chill and catch up!
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Jul 21, 2008 9:19 PM
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I don't know Famin, but I wish I had that job!!! Hell I'd even give up the benefits to make 50 bucks an hour!
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Jul 21, 2008 9:21 PM
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I don't know Famin, but I wish I had that job!!! Hell I'd even give up the benefits to make 50 bucks an hour!
Yes, but you already have healthcare!  Just think how much money that would be since I usually work a 50-hour week....
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Jul 21, 2008 9:24 PM
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FAMIN, WHY haven't you gone back to Cindy's Rev blog? I left you a present there.
Hi Molls. So why don't you ask your daughter for $50 and come down here?
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Jul 21, 2008 9:31 PM
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FAMIN, WHY haven't you gone back to Cindy's Rev blog? I left you a present there.
Hi Molls. So why don't you ask your daughter for $50 and come down here?
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Jul 21, 2008 9:31 PM
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