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Emily’s Wooden Boat

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Rick Allen
Dancing Elephants Press
2 min readMay 29, 2024

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While vacationing at a mountain cabin by the lake, young Emily noticed her dad gazing longingly at the boats gliding across the water.

Sensing his hidden desire, Emily spent hours gathering scrap wood and meticulously crafting a small wooden boat.

On their last evening, at sundown, she presented her gift. “For you, Daddy, so you always have a piece of the lake with you,” she said softly.

Tears welled in her dad’s eyes as he embraced her, overwhelmed by her thoughtful gesture.

Emily’s act of generosity taught her that even small gifts can hold immense meaning and bringing unexpected joy.

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Rick Allen
Dancing Elephants Press

I write about Love, Kitchen, Business, and the lifestyle of an Artist. I became a Portraitist in 1976. It has taken me to many places and enriched my life.