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The Trouble Tree
I hired a plumber to help restore an old farmhouse and the day he started our job he found out some of the pipe for the job had been stolen from his shop and one of his employees didn’t show up for work. What’s more, his drill quit working and his truck wouldn’t start when he was ready to head home.
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The Trouble Tree FARM HOME Novelty Items I hired a plumber to help restore an old farmhouse and the day he started our job he found out some of the pipe for the job had been stolen from his shop and one of his employees didn’t show up for work What’s more his drill quit working and his truck wouldn’t start when he was ready to head home As I gave him a lift home he sat in stony silence On arrival he invited me to come in and meet his family As we walked towards the front door he paused briefly at a small tree touching the tips of the branches with both hands As he opened the door to the house he underwent an amazing transformation His face was one big smile as he hugged his two small children and gave his wife a hug As he walked me back to my car we passed the tree and my curiousity got the best of me I asked about what I had seen him do earlier “Oh that’s my trouble tree ” he said “I know I can’t help having troubles on the job but those troubles don’t belong in the house with my wife and kids So I just hang them up on the tree every night when I come home and ask God to take care of them Then in the morning I pick them up again Funny thing is when I pick them up in the morning there aren’t nearly as many as I remember hanging up the night before ” Author unknown
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