A Night Before Christmas

It was after dinner when all the family members were seated in the living room watching a television show.  It wasn't as interesting so the father suggested of playing cards.  The four members of the family played with gusto and they were laughing together as jokes were shared.

The other two members were quietly playing with their toys at the side since they were still young.  Aged four and eight at that time, both were not oblivious to the noises coming from the card players.

Then all of a sudden and out of nowhere came a big crashing sound.  It was coming from the back of the house.  All stood up and rushed down the stairs fearing the life of the only dog they had at that time.

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The entire wooden fence was smashed and fallen.  
A small truck came to a halt when it banged into the fence of the house.  Apologetic in tone and humble in demeanour, the driver came out unscathed and spoke profusely, that all will be paid for, damages and inconvenience.





When they all went back to the living room, the face of relief can be seen on the father's face.  It wasn't because the fence will be fixed in no time nor the man was kind enough to offer assistance.  It was because the family had no money and the monetary offer of the truck company was more than enough to have the fence fixed thus some money left for Christmas eve.

It will be Christmas soon and the father was more worried of how he could provide a good meal to celebrate the coming holiday. It will also be his wife's birthday and the thought of having nothing to offer was giving him much stress.

The fence was mended and the problem was solved.  It wasn't as hearty as past years' celebrations but still it became a joyous and a very memorable one, filled with humour and a story that can be told over and over again!