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<\/p>\nThe Johnson family had just moved into a new neighborhood. After their neighbors, the Summers family, threw them a welcoming party, a long-lasting dispute began because of their shared lawn. However, outside adversaries would eventually force them to band together for the greater good.<\/p>\n
The Summers family \u2013 John, his wife, Judy, and ten-year-old son, Tommy \u2013 watched curiously from their porch as the new neighbors moved their furniture into the house next door.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe old Daniels\u2019 house has finally been sold, huh?\u201d Judy said, casually sipping a cup of tea.<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah\u2026looks like it,\u201d John replied.<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, we can hire a surveyor to pinpoint the exact location of the boundary line and then share the cost of relocating the wall, if necessary,\u201d Danny proposed.<\/p>\n
John looked at the ruined wall he had recently built. He remembers how wonderful the barbecue had started out and how all their neighbors had rallied again to protect their homes. He remembered how excited his wife and son were to find friends in the Johnson family. And then, he finally had an epiphany.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think I may have a better idea. Just please be patient and give me a little time, okay?\u201d John said calmly.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlright, John,\u201d Danny replied, and they shook on it.<\/p>\n
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The next day, Danny was awakened by what sounded like construction unfolding outside again. He immediately rushed outside to see John working on something.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat are you doing? I offered to solve everything peacefully and fairly!\u201d Danny snapped.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know, Danny. Please be patient,\u201d John said calmly.<\/p>\n
\u201cPatient?! There\u2019s no getting through to you! I don\u2019t have time for this right now, but you\u2019ll hear from me after work!\u201d Danny snapped, rushing back home. John sighed deeply, then continued working, an unbothered smile consuming his gaze.<\/p>\n
At the end of the day, Danny returned home from work and saw a playground on the lawn from John\u2019s side, where Tommy and Kevin were swinging jovially. Danny\u2019s side of the lawn looked awkwardly empty beside the laughter-filled playground on the other side.<\/p>\n
\u201cLooks like you really did have a better idea,\u201d a surprised Danny said, approaching John.<\/p>\n
\u201cI told you. Just be patient,\u201d John said with a warm smile.<\/p>\n
\u201cDaddy! Look! Tommy\u2019s dad built a playground!\u201d Kevin said, elated.<\/p>\n
\u201cI see, my boy. You boys enjoying yourselves?\u201d Danny asked.<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah!\u201d Tommy and Kevin exclaimed.<\/p>\n
\u201cGreat stuff!\u201d Danny said to the boys before turning back to John. \u201cTruce?\u201d Danny said, holding out his hand.<\/p>\n
\u201cTruce,\u201d John replied. They shook hands and watched their children play.<\/p>\n
From that day, the two families agreed to share the lawn space. Danny and John even became good friends. Danny and John built a huge gazebo on Danny\u2019s side of the lawn, where they would host barbecues and parties for the whole community. Judy and Cindy also agreed to make a small flower garden with the remaining space.<\/p>\n
What can we learn from this story?<\/p>\n
You need to be able to get along with your neighbors because you never know what might happen. If John and Danny had continued to fight each other, they would not have been able to handle the threat from Mr. Cooper.
\nLearn to prioritize what really matters and put your ego aside. John and Danny had to learn to put their egos aside and think about their families and homes. Once they set their differences aside, they were even able to forge a friendship out of the whole situation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"