My Sons Christmas Lesson ( s. milne)

ScottMP

First of all let me appologise for always talking about my sons. I'll get back to heating one of these days.

My oldest son Christopher who is seven, won a raffle for " The Worlds Largest Christmas Stocking " from our local hardware store. It was huge, about seven feet tall and filled with toys.

After having a serious talk with his Dad, and after a few tears he decided to give this stocking to a local homeless shelter. Its was a tough decision for a seven year old. I told him how many toys he has and how many more toys Santa would bring him. I let him know how some kids don't have a home and that Santa might not find them. He asked " Do I Have to do this Dad ? ". I said no he did'nt, it was his decision to make but that it would make me really proud of him and Santa would be very happy.

His mother asked him if he would like to go down and see where the kids lived and he said O.K. he would do it.

I would not have pushed for this a few years ago.

Dan, you and all of the other wallies have taught me how important it is to think of others less fortunate. Thank You All. You All have helped me teach my son a Huge Lesson and some little children had a Merrier Christmas because of all of us.

Here's a photo of Christopher at the Hardware store and with the woman who runs the shelter.

It really was a Merry Christmas.

Scott



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Paul Rohrs_2

a true Christmas story......

It warms the heart Scott. I got to know you a little at the Lobstafest, and was able to also meet your lovely bride. It is a tremendous lesson for your boys to learn even if they don't fully understand it.

To borrow from story of the "Grinch" at Christmas....I bet your boys "heart grew 10 sizes that day". You have every right to be proud and I am proud to know you.

Regards,

PR

DanHolohan

Scott,

I'll say it again. You're a beautiful man.

Thanks for sharing.

And, Christopher, you're my hero!

Murph'_5

Kudos to you scott...

And to Christopher's Great spirit of giving, a very heart-warming story.



Murph'

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Jamie_6

Scott,

I woulnd't expect anything less from one of your children!

THEY HAVE A GREAT ROLE MODEL OF A FATHER.

Jamie

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Dan_15

Thanks!!!!

Scott, please pass along "thanks" to your son for sharing the "true spirit of Christmas". Thanks to you and your wife for being great role models.

Unknown

A simple truth

it is better to give than to receive. That is however a very difficult thing for a seven year old to understand. It is wonderful that Christopher already has it in him to want to share with those less fortunate. I can tell you from experience that teaching children to be willing to give to others less fortunate will definitely come back to reward them in the end. Think of this if you will, the first part of his name is "Christ" the one who gave it all.
A tribute to great parents to have such a wonderful young man.

Bill Nye_2

Scott Milne,

Like I have said all along, you're a good man. Tough decision for a kid though, just like giving away a million dollar ticket or something.

My life is richer just knowing you guys from the wall. Happy Holidays.

Mad Dog

You dun raisin' good kin there Scott!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A fine lesson it was. I agree with ya. Its getting to the point where we don't want to buy our kids ANY gifts (well maybe one) because the grandparents and relatives inundate them with presents...it really is disgusting...AND, grandpa won't listen either....so, we just bag em up every few weeks and off to the needier kids. Mad Dog

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chuck shaw

Its OK Scott

when your kids are like that, keep talking!!!!

Chuck

Tom_35

Christopher

Steve,

Christopher just grew up in a big way. There's not many kids that would do that. Learning that it's better to give than receive is a great blessing.

You have reason to be really proud, and remember this Christmas from now on.

Congratulations,

Tom Atchley

ScottMP

Thanks

for all the really nice comments.

Maddog, we have the same problem. Its nice that so many people love your children and give them presents but sometimes its too much.

I'll say it again, I would not have done this without knowing all of you. ALL of you.

Scott


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Wayco Wayne_2

Well done

Scott please tell your son for me how proud we all are. He learned about giving back. The Wall has been such a place of growth for me in more ways than just heating. To watch it spill over into our familys' growth is heartening. WW

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S Ebels

Scotty

You have just helped your son learn a "life" lesson. It will be invaluable to him as he grows up and throughout all of adulthood. In fact, what you helped him discover by doing that, is a big part of being worthy of the title "adult".

Many Blessings to you and yours.

Mark Eatherton1

Like father, like son..

You're doing a good job Scott. Keep it up, and kudos for your wife for putting up with you:-)

ME

John R. Hall

Scott

It seems that the finest people I meet are those who care about others. Coincidence? I think not. You sir, are one of the finest people I have met, inside or outside of this trade. You exemplify the importance of family -- and of giving.

Give Christopher a big hug from his Bosox fans here in Michigan.

Wild Bill

Wow!

I would say the die is firmly cast for a rock solid great kid, I only hope I have the same type of success for my son. Congratulations to you and your boy for remembering those less fortunate....you make the world a much better place.

Happy New Year,
Bill Hobbie