It’s Worth a Whole Lot More

The other day while working, I heard something breaking downstairs. I ran down the steps to see my favorite eagle figurine on the floor broken into many pieces. My heart dropped a little bit seeing it somewhere other than on its shelf.

Next to it was my son. He had banged into the wall rough housing and that caused it to fall down. Thankfully it didn’t hit him, but my eagle was destroyed. Now, I don’t even remember where I bought it or for how much, but it was such a find for me. It was a life size sculpture of a bald eagle head.

I went back upstairs to work and let my husband take care of disposing of my eagle. I soon hear little feet coming up the steps. My son came over to me and with the saddest face and told me that he was sorry. He gave me a hug and asked me if I would like him to make a picture of an eagle. I said I would like that a lot.

A few minutes later, he came back up with his creation…

That settles it. Something as precious as that is worth a whole lot more than any sculpture I could ever buy

Posted by Tricia on March 8, 2007 at 12:57 PM in Kids & Money, Life Experiences | 15 Comments »
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LAMoneyGuy responded:
Posted: March 8th, 2007 at 3:18 pm
This is one of the best stories that I have heard in a long time. Thank you for sharing this. That picture is absolutely precious.
Eva responded:
Posted: March 8th, 2007 at 3:35 pm
You made me cry… that is so sweet!
JW Thornhill responded:
Posted: March 8th, 2007 at 7:46 pm
We have six children and I agree with you. It is definitely worth a whole lot more than any sculpture anyone could buy.
Donna responded:
Posted: March 8th, 2007 at 10:55 pm
I’m so crying right now. Having kids makes you keep perspective especially when they are sooo sweet.
Mike responded:
Posted: March 8th, 2007 at 11:18 pm
What a great story!
Matt responded:
Posted: March 9th, 2007 at 9:37 am
That’s so incredibly cute. It always sucks when a treasure is lost but that makes room for new treasures.
Colleen responded:
Posted: March 10th, 2007 at 10:18 am
Thanks for sharing that! I’m going to have a smile on my face all day.
The Digerati Life responded:
Posted: March 10th, 2007 at 10:57 am
That’s gorgeous! This story melted my heart. I have little ones too!
Stephanie responded:
Posted: March 10th, 2007 at 5:08 pm
Priceless! What a sweetie!
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Anne responded:
Posted: March 11th, 2007 at 1:34 pm
What a sweet story!
skeet responded:
Posted: March 12th, 2007 at 3:18 am
If you hadn’t had your priorities straight before, you certainly did after. Ah, but I cna tell tht you did all along. Thanks for sharing through the Carnival of Family Life. What a perfect post to submit!
therapydoc responded:
Posted: March 12th, 2007 at 11:25 pm
You have no idea how many people need to read this post!
CC responded:
Posted: March 13th, 2007 at 1:10 pm
That might be the most adorable thing I have ever seen!
Lisa responded:
Posted: March 13th, 2007 at 7:40 pm
That seems like a pretty good replacement to me. Good for your son for recognizing that you were upset and doing a little something to make you feel better.

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