On the eve of Christmas john had visited his parents for the holidays. He had 4 elder brother and 1 immediate elder sister. None of them were around for Christmas just john only.
John came from an average family, the middle-class household. His father is a retired soldier while his mom is also a retired teacher. The 5 elder siblings are all married and are struggling duel to the hardship of the country.
john was sitting outside very close to the garden, when his dad Jack came to him
Jack: hey son, seems you are enjoying the environment?
John: yes dad, it’s really been a while since I celebrated Christmas at home.
Jack sat down with him crossing his hands in his son’s shoulder
Jack: since you are done with your high school. What are your plans now?
John: I really don’t know dad… Getting a job lately isn’t easy especially with my course of study in the university.
Jack: we all know the economy of the country is really bad, but we can’t just give up. You definitely need to look for a job. I and your mother are old and I only live with my retirement which isn’t even enough to buy our basic need more less take care of anyone else.
John: I understand dad. It’s not your duty to continue to struggle to pay our bills. You have done your best, its ought to be time for us to take care of you and mother’s needs.
Jack: that’s how it ought to be. does days after I graduated from school. I got a job immediately and I was able to take care of my parents and was also able to build a house for them before they departed from this world. So I am a fulfilled man at least I took care of my parents to the best of my ability.
John: we also hope we do the same to you and mom so we also can be proud of ourselves
Jack; As a man plans in his heart, so shall it be unto him. I pray your good dreams come to pass
John: amen
to be continue