Brother number 3, David, questioned why his father didn’t leave him any money in his will so he could attend college. He wanted to obtain his master’s in business administration (MBA) from Harvard University.
He appreciated what his father had left him in his will—one acre of land with a large oak tree on it, surrounded by different-colored flowers and blue grass. But how could he use this inheritance to support his wife, children, and himself, coupled with being able to make enough money so he could attend Harvard University?
He had a job working on a trash truck. He was making an honest living. He was able to pay his bills, provide shelter for his family, and put food on their table and clothes on their back. However, his income would not allow him to attend …show more content…
One week later, he received a call from a lady informing him a letter would be forthcoming to him in reference to the application he submitted to have his property considered for a billboard placement. The lady calling wanted to make sure of his correct property address.
One week later, he received a letter in the mail informing him a representative would like to meet with him at his property to evaluate the potential of the company buying or leasing his property to place a billboard on it. A meeting was scheduled.
Brother number 4 arrived thirty minutes early at his property on the day of the meeting. At exactly 1:00 p.m., he observed a car pulling up; it was the executive he had helped. They were rather happy to see each other.
They greeted each other, then inquired as to their reason for being there. Brother number 4 informed him this was his property and he was waiting for a representative of a country to meet him there to evaluate his property for a billboard that would advertise different