The Chocolate Christmas
(The Deseret News dropped the title...)
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,705272068,00.html
Without telling my wife beforehand I submitted a story about her childhood to a writing contest sponsored by the Deseret News. Well, all I can say is that I got lucky! They called me about a week ago and told me they would be publishing it on the 22nd. I was planning to watch for it in the paper tomorrow, but I happened to check the paper today and was surprised to see it on the front page! I definitely won't complain. I thought it was added luck that they chose this story for the Sunday edition. I wrapped up the paper and a Kit Kat bar and gave it to my wife with breakfast in bed today. I don't know what to do when women cry, but I think that meant she liked it...
About Me
- Jason Haddock
- From my first business venture at age 8 where I earned money by screen printing my own name on neighborhood kid's T-shirts (much to the chagrin of the kid's mothers) I have had a passion for business - especially small business. A free spirit, disdain for bureacracy, and no particular regard for corporate titles has allowed me a wide variety of experiences (and gotten me in trouble a few times too). I have a wonderful wife and four great children.
5 comments:
What a great story about a great woman!! Soon is the greatest example to us all in so many ways - especially when it comes to surviving and being grateful, especially for the small things! You are a fabulous writer and tell her story in a heartfelt touching way! What a guy - Once again I'm proud to say "that's my brother!"
Tara
Great job Jason! It's nice to honor your wife like that and good to see the warm response from other people.
great story! Soon has really been through a lot. She is a great example.
I love this story. I can barely read it without crying. Even though SoonHee has been thru so much, she didn't let it destroy her, she has become better because of it. She is a such a great person.
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful story. We read it to the kids Sunday night and they were spellbound!
Lots of love,
Benjamin and Susan
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