The Strength Of Gratitude

On Being Thankful

Once upon a time, a family traveled to Europe, it was their first time getting out of their country. They were going first to Rome, so they went. 

The family was composed by the parents that had 2 boys, the oldest one named Paul, a 14 year old guy,  and the youngest Samuel, who was 8. They were doing to a trip for Christmas. 

First, as I said, they went to Rome, where Paul enjoyed very much 

to be, until Samuel got lost, so they were searching him for hours. Finally, until after 3 hours searching for him, they found him trying to buy an ice cream near the coliseum, but when they found him, Samuel said "I wish you never found me, what a boring trip".

He already wanted to be home again, so his brother Paul was very angry because of that; then, he talked to him to be grateful because their parents made a big effort to get the money for the trip.

This way he learned a lesson, being thankful. Then, when they went to Madrid he tried to enjoy it, so he did along with his family.

From then on, he always tried to be grateful, so they all enjoyed the trip as a family and they passed New Year's Eve in Madrid.

By Juan Carlos Annicchiarico, Step 9