Can I Borrow $25? A man came home from work late, tiredand irritated, to find his 5-year old son waiting for him at thedoor. SON: 'Daddy, may I ask you aquestion?' DAD: 'Yeah sure, what it is?' repliedthe man. SON: 'Daddy, how much do you make anhour?' DAD: 'That's none of your business.Why do you ask such a thing?' the Man said angrily. SON: 'I just want to know. Pleasetell me, how much do you make an Hour?' DAD: 'If you must know, I make $50 anhour.' SON: 'Oh,' the little boy replied,with his head down. SON: 'Daddy, may I please borrow$25?' The father was furious, 'If the onlyreason you asked that is so you can borrow some money to buy a sillytoy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight toyour room and go to bed. Think about why you are being so selfish....I don't work hard everyday for such childish frivolities.' The little boy quietly went to hisroom and shut the door. The man sat down and started to geteven angrier about the little boy's questions.....How dare he asksuch questions only to get some money? After about an hour or so, the manhad calmed down , and started to think: Maybe there was something he reallyneeded to buy with that $25.00 and he really didn't ask for moneyvery often. The man went to the door of thelittle boy's room and opened the door. 'Are you asleep, son?' He asked. 'Nodaddy, I'm awake,' replied the boy. 'I've been thinking, maybe I was toohard on you earlier' said the man. 'It's been a long day and I tookout my aggravation on you. Here's the $25 you asked for.' The little boy sat straight up,smiling. 'Oh, thank you daddy!'He yelled. Then, reaching under hispillow he pulled out some crumpled up bills. The man saw that the boy already hadmoney, started to get angry again. The little boy slowly counted out hismoney, and then looked up at his father. 'Why do you want more moneyif you already have some?' the father grumbled.. Because I didn't have enough, but nowI do,' the little boy replied. 'Daddy, I have $50 now. Can I buy anhour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like tohave dinner with you.' The father was crushed. He put hisarms around his little son, and he begged for his forgiveness. It's just a short reminder to all ofyou working so hard in life. We should not let time slip throughour fingers without having spent some time with those who reallymatter to us, those close to our hearts. Do remember to share that $50 worthof your time with someone you love.. If we die tomorrow, the company thatwe are working for could easily replace us in a matter of hours, but the family & friends we leavebehind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives. From my house to yours From my home to yours - enjoy. Please don't break this even if youonly send it to one person. Thanks