Sebastian, a 71-year-old farmer, lived alone after his wife passed away. His sons, James, Fred, and Kyle, had grown up and moved away. Despite his declining health, Sebastian continued working on his farm until a doctor’s visit revealed he had terminal cancer.
His sons, uninterested in visiting or helping, arranged for a nurse instead. Before he died, Sebastian made them promise to care for the farm, a legacy passed down from his grandfather.
After his death, the brothers ignored the farm, selling it for a meager $1,000 to Harry, who believed he was getting a great deal. Harry, unaware of the farm’s debt, worked hard to renovate it with his wife, turning it into a thriving business. They even paid off Sebastian’s debts with the money he left behind, hidden in the attic with a letter urging whoever bought the farm to care for it.
As the farm grew, the brothers, now struggling financially, regretted their decision. They tried to trick Harry into sharing the profits, but Harry offered them jobs on the farm instead. Working alongside him, they learned the value of hard work. Harry, who had turned the farm into a successful venture, passed on the lessons to his children, ensuring the farm would thrive long after him.
The story teaches us that hard work eventually pays off and that children should be taught the value of money and effort from an early age.
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