We have our life, and they have theirs. Everybody has issues, and our family values this house greatly. Tell someone to mind their own business if they treat you disrespectfully.“Also, when you grow up, please keep this house and keep passing it down to your children.” Chuck gave a nod of agreement. Although he was aware of his father’s stubborn nature, he nevertheless had a kind heart.

Chuck fulfilled his commitment thus. His father passed away in a vehicle accident when he reached 22. There was only so much suffering his mother could bear. His mother was diagnosed with heart illness a few months after his father’s death. Something that, six months later, would kill her. Chuck was inconsolable. There was no one else for him. During the few months he spent in mourning, he occasionally thought about selling the house. However, he really didn’t want to do it at all. Rather, he made the decision to ignore everything else and concentrate on his task. Since he was a carpenter at the time, his profession served as a diversion and a means of moving on.

That’s how Chuck got by for a few years. He didn’t even realize how messy his house was because he was so preoccupied with his work.