Theme: Dedication to Good
The backyard plants
Benjamin's family had moved into a new house, with a
large backyard, where Benjamin's parents had planted
grass and many flower seedlings, carefully chosen. They
expected to have beautiful flower beds and a green lawn
when the plants grew.
Benjamin was in charge of watering the plants every day,
in early evening. This care was important, because it
was dry time of year and without water the seedlings
would not survive.
At first the boy liked the task he was given to. It felt
good to hold the hose and splash the water over the
plants. But the enthusiasm was short-lived, Benjamin
realized that the yard was large and took a long time to
water everything.
First few days, Benjamin noticed that some seedlings
were not very well. Some had leaves fallen, others were
ugly, wilted or bent.
Then, he began to dedicate himself more to those who
were beautiful. These he watered without fail, and he
gave them a good amount of water.
- No use wasting water and time with those! They're
almost dead already - he thought.
One day, his mother, watching her son from afar, noticed
what was happening and called him to talk.
- Benjamin, have you been watering our plants? How are
they doing?
The boy told what was going on, hoping his mother would
agree with him. However, she explained:
- Son, we plant flowers of different species. Each
reacts in a different way. Some are more sensitive to
changing environments. Sometimes the plant weakens,
until the roots adapt. It can happen that they lose
their leaves or look weak, but that doesn't mean they
won't get better. Keep taking good care of them and pay
special attention to those that aren't doing very well.
Let's see what happens.
Benjamin accepted his mother's guidance and continued to
water all the seedlings.
To his surprise, he noticed that, little by little, they
were improving. They started to get more beautiful
colors, they started to release buds. In one of them
even a beautiful little flower was born.
Benjamin was excited when he began to notice the plants'
reaction to his care. Every day he was happier to see
the seedlings developing.
In a short time, the roots were already adapted to the
soil. They managed to capture water and nutrients,
leaving the plants beautiful and healthy. The grass grew
so much that it had to be mowed.
There was no longer the need to water the plants every
day. Even so, Benjamin didn't stop going to the backyard
to observe the beautiful beds that formed around the
lawn. The backyard has become his favorite place in the
house.
The beauty of the plants was pleasant to see. But
besides that, Benjamin had a good feeling there.
One day, when Benjamin was in the backyard, his mother
came to meet him.
- How beautiful it turned out, isn't it, son?
- Yes mom! I didn't think it would be this good.
- You know, son, not everything in life has an immediate
result. In fact, the most important things take some
time, more or less, to be built. If we don't get used to
persisting in working for good, we won't be able to
achieve what we want. You put a lot of effort into the
plants in our backyard. See what a beautiful result!
Congratulations! May you always continue like this, son,
persisting in good intentions and have many joys in your
life - said the mother smiling.
Benjamin smiled too and hugged his mother
affectionately. He had learned an important lesson.
Translation:
Larissa Martine - larissa_am@hotmail.com
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