What’s in That Ol’ Shoebox?
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Then one day out of the blue I happened to stumble upon it. With my parents door cracked I peaked through and saw my dad standing in front of it. It was certainly a shoebox unlike any I’d seen. It shined like pure silver; it had the mystique of a new machine. My mouth hung wide open, paralyzed I couldn’t flinch. Curiosity had a hold of me in a tight grip like a wrench. Then all in one motion reacting without thought, I knocked on the door giving into the curiosity that I fought.
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When a little boy grows tired of wondering what is inside his father’s special shoebox, he finally decides to ask. But when his father tells him it is filled with a message of hope eternal and that he must wait to hear the whole story, the boy thinks he will burst with curiosity.
As the boy attempts to go about his day, he decides he cannot wait another minute to see what is in that box. After plotting and planning to secretly peek inside the box, he waits for the perfect time. As the lawn mower roars to life outside his house, the boy makes his move. But as he climbs a ladder, reaches the box inside his father’s closet, and quietly opens it, he has no idea that his father is standing behind him.
In this inspirational children’s tale, a young boy led by his curiosity is about to uncover a treasure that will forever change how he looks at his father, life, and himself.
About the Author
Perry German is a husband, father, and, most importantly, a Christian whose passion is captivating the minds of youth with inspiring stories that mirror reality while offering hope. He currently lives in Nebraska.