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My Father

May 4, 2016 6 Comments

My Father

By Don Tassone

Keeping an eye on his little boy, who was playing with some other children in the sand, the father watched at a distance.

He knew what was coming: two boys, much bigger than his son, started yelling and shoving each other. Ready to intervene, the father stood up. But he stopped.

His son stepped into the fray. He extended his arms and spoke in a low, measured voice. Gradually, the warring boys relaxed and began to play again.

Later, walking alongside his son, the father asked, “How’d you do that?”

The boy looked up and smiled.

“I learned from my father.”

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  1. Jo Patterson says

    May 4, 2016 at 1:03 pm

    Very nice story.

    Reply
  2. ssullman says

    May 4, 2016 at 2:18 pm

    Heartwarming!

    Reply
  3. Ann Toerner-Rich says

    May 4, 2016 at 2:20 pm

    Beautiful “Fathers Day” story!! Great learning lesson for fathers.

    Reply
  4. dontassone says

    May 4, 2016 at 7:31 pm

    Thanks to all for your kind comments. I’m glad you liked this story.

    Reply
  5. Lorah says

    May 4, 2016 at 5:44 pm

    This is awesome! Great way to puff up with pride!

    Reply
  6. Bobby Warner says

    May 4, 2016 at 6:13 pm

    A simple, heart-warming story. A Winner!

    Reply

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