Mowing Grandpa's lawn has been Ethan's job for many years. I don't even remember how old he was. It started because he broke a $1,100 window that had to be replaced. After he paid that off he saved for a computer. With Ethan away at camp this week, Ellie had a chance to step in and give it a go. She was nervous. The lawn is large and has a hill. She was worried that she would not do a good enough job. However, Grandpa reassured her that she would be great and that he would help her. And he did. He was oh so gentle and wonderful about it. He gave her instructions in small bits, made easy to understand remarks on how to improve and walked along with her the entire way. In the end the lawn looked great, Ellie was proud and the two of them became that much closer. I am so thankful for such a man in our lives.
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