During the summer, I sometimes ask if the boys want to go to work with me. Recently, Elias accompanied me to a job in Harrington. Every year, I construct a temporary set for WMDT Channel 47 TV, where they do an on-site 6:00 p.m. newscast from the Delaware State Fair. The boys have been with me in the past. This year, Elias expressed an interest in going back.
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| I construct the walls and floor of the set. |
We use the same set every year. It was built in sections the first year, which could be disassembled and put into storage. Elias and I trooped up to Harrington for the assembly. He worked all day with me, steadying wall sections, toting lumber, handing me screws, and covering scratches with a marker.
On the way home, I opened my wallet and fished out a 5 dollar bill. I handed it to Elias and said "Here son, you were a big help today."
He responded "No, I don't want it."
"It's o.k. son, you worked hard all day long. You were a big help to me."
He responded "I don't need it. You don't have to pay me. It wasn't like work - it was fun."
1 comment:
What a great attitude!!!!!!!!!!!
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