One evening, a little boy handed his mom a note while she was making dinner.
It read:
- Mowing the lawn – $5.00
- Cleaning my room – $1.00
- Running errands – $0.50
- Babysitting my brother – $0.25
- Taking out the trash – $1.00
- Good report card – $5.00
- Raking the yard – $2.00
- Total owed – $14.75
His mom dried her hands, read the list, and smiled. Then, she turned the paper over and wrote her own “bill”:
- Carrying you for nine months – No charge
- Sleepless nights, doctor visits, and prayers – No charge
- Wiping your tears and comforting you – No charge
- Worrying about you every single day – No charge
- Providing food, clothes, and unconditional love – No charge
She handed the note back and simply said, “Son, love doesn’t come with a price tag.”
Tears filled the boy’s eyes. He looked at his mom, hugged her tight, and then took the pen. In big, bold letters, he wrote:
“PAID IN FULL.”
💡 Lesson: You won’t truly understand a parent’s love until you become one. Be a giver, not just a taker—especially when it comes to family. Some things are worth more than money. ❤️
