Margaret Doyle — The House They Thought Was Theirs

I wanted to say something impressive.

Instead, I told the room about a man who had kept a little green ledger and taught me that everyday work had value.

“He was a quiet person,” I said.

“He believed that when you receive help, the best way to show gratitude is to notice it.

And when you can help someone else, you should.”

Afterward, Paige hugged me in the hallway.

“Grandpa would have been proud.”