Father and son lived off the fruits of their labors. They worked and harvested together. They had everything in common. It all began with an unfortunate misunderstanding between them. But little by little, the gap widened, until one day… There was a heated argument between the two. A painful silence followed, lasting several months. One day, someone knocked on the son’s door…
He was a handyman looking for work.
Do you have any repairs to make?
Yes,” he replied, “I’ve got some work for you.
You see, across the creek lives my father.
A few months ago he seriously offended me and our relationship broke down.
I’m going to show him that I can do without him too.
See those stones next to my house?
I’d like you to build a two-metre-high wall, because I don’t want to see it anymore!
The man replied:
I think I understand the situation…
The son helped his visitor gather all the necessary equipment.
Then he went on a trip, leaving him alone for a whole week.
A few days later, when he returned from his trip,
The handyman had already finished his work.
But what a surprise!
The son was totally distraught.
Instead of a two-meter-high wall, he had built a magnificent bridge.
At the same time, the father came out of his house and ran to his son, exclaiming:
– You’re really great!
Building a bridge after what I’ve done to you!
I’m proud of you and I’m sorry.
While father and son celebrated their reconciliation, the handyman gathered up his tools and left.
No, wait… They told him.
There’s work for you here!
But he replied:
I’d love to stay, but I’ve still got other bridges to build.
Let us build bridges between human beings to facilitate their reconciliation.
Let us never build walls of separation.