Lesson over a Burning Trash Can by Archie Manheim (best books to read txt) 📕

his dad. His mom shuffled the two younger children out of the room, enticing them with a snack from the vending machine if they left quickly. And they did.
As his dad moved to the chair next to the hospital bed, the young man struggled to find the words to say. His dad had always been the perfect example of a man who will forgive and forget, but the young man was not. “Dad, I, uh. It’s really good to see you again.”
“It’s good to see you son. Your mother and I have been looking for you tirelessly since the day you left. We haven’t gone a single day without praying for your return.” He put his hand on his sons forearm as he spoke.
“I didn’t mean it.”
“What didn’t you mean?
“I didn’t mean the things I said the night I left. I’m sorry Dad. I wish I could take those things back.”
“I know you do son. It’s ok. We all say things we don’t mean when we get mad.”
“I’m sorry about changing the friends that I had, and for letting my new friends dictate my actions. I didn’t realize it at the time, but I lost a whole lot more than a couple of friends.”
“And we lost a son. But you’re home again, safe and sound. And that’s what matters the most.”
“Are you mad about what I did?”
“No, not one bit.” The man replied without hesitation.
“I’m lucky to have a dad as understanding as you. I don’t deserve a second chance with you after what I did.”
Both men we fighting back emotions as they reconciled. “You’re my son. You and I are going to argue, and disagree. We have your whole life. What makes people a close knit family is their acceptance of each other, and knowing when someone has simply messed up. I love you son, but you absolutely need to know that no matter what happens, no matter how bad our arguments are, there is nothing on this earth that will prevent you from being my son.”
“You’ve always been there for me.” The young man said as he stopped his attempt to hold back emotions and began to cry as he reached out to hug his dad.
“Your mother, your brother and sister, and me, we’re your family.” He replied as he embraced his son, “Your family will always be there for you son. Always.” Imprint

Publication Date: 01-29-2010

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