Idiat Jake’s father made their living very pleasurable. Unbeknownst to his immature mind, Jake was very fortunate to have such a father. “Did you see the new basketball shoes on sale?” asked one of Jake’s friends. Each one was continuously competing with the other one, simply as a means of trying to simply be “cool” in society. Once again, Jake made a mental note of what he needed to get in order to fit in. That night he waited for his father’s arrival back home. Hearing the door knock Jake rushed forward to open it.
“Dad I need….” He paused as he stared at his Aunty Thelma. “Jake dear, please come with me. Your father is in the hospital,” was all his aunty Thelma could say as she began crying. The drive to the hospital was numbing for Jake who was kept in the dark over his aunt’s reluctance to give further details.
Entering the hospital Jake was introduced to Doctor Irving who was assigned to the care of his father. “Young man, your father has suffered from extreme fatigue and sleep deprivation. Rest assured, no fatal signs are visible as yet. However, with the rate your father’s going, he could die,” mentioned Doctor Irving who, being a busy man, tried to summarise the entire situation of Jake’s father.
Jake breathed a sigh of relief more pleasurable than any other he had ever breathed before. Accompanied with tears in his eyes the realization of his father dying made him aware of what was valuable in life. The worthless value of materialism can and will never count if one is not happy. He was told he could go and visit his father.
Entering the room, Jake immediately went to hug and kiss his father on the cheek. “Dad, I need you to know that I appreciate you no matter what.” ***
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