JJL Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 (edited) 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 frivolity's.' 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 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. Edited November 20, 2008 by jjl7913 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 (edited) Awesome post once again Jim, thanks for the reminder... Edited November 20, 2008 by Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig mack Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 WOW!!! That brought a tear to my eye. Great post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Jim, you need to post a tear jerker warning before you post something like this. Take it to heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 That one always gets to me. Thanks for the reminder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 That's a good one Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shorty785 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 holy man i'm only 19 and that almost made me cry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_lou Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 It must be a little dusty in my office this morning. Great Post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 awesome reminder!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerforged Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Thanks Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Great post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Seen different variations of this. Great post for sure. Thanks for posting Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Great post. Having kids really drives that home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrswtnhunt Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 I think I'll go hug my kids now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kid Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 WOW!!! That brought a tear to my eye. Great post haha ya i shouldn't be reading post like this in my college library they'll think i'm a darn sissy or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darth289 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Yep that one got me too! Damn I've been working 12's all week and was planning on getting out of here early to head to the woods tonight! Guess I'll go home and see my little buddy instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Seen a post similar to this many times............Still brings tears to my eyes. I hate when I have long days at work. I love being home with my kids and wife and hope I never have to hear that out of their mouths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Great post and thanks for posting Jim. Life indeed is fast paced but we need to slow down and be with the ones around us that matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aksheephuntress Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 ....Absolutely beautiful, Jim.....and so true... -Thankyou for posting this- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 That totally got me by surprise... Thanks for sharing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Good Post Jim... I heard someone say once that there are few if any headstones in the cemetary that have: "I wish I had spent more time at work" on them. I always wanted to spend more time with my Wife...That's why I got her into Hunting!!!! (she must have felt the same way about me too i geuss that's why she got her license) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS whitetail Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 that was great ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 great post, jim. all kids want is our time. my kids always came first. i hope all parents here have the same idea. it's great and pays dividends... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR44 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 A M E N Friends !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Thanks for sharing this, Jim. Great post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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