Sandra Larson’s Blog

I wrote the following little story for Dad while he was still alive. He loved so many people and animals during his life. We had many discussions about the true meaning of unconditional love. He often told us we could learn a lot about love by watching animals. The story was read by my brother-in-law to Dad’s three- year-old grandson at his funeral which was bitter-sweet. The church was packed with Dad’s friends and relatives who came from miles away to honor him. They told their loving funny stories, and more than one person said they had been ‘adopted’ by our Mom and Dad!

Even though I lived in the city, the night before his funeral, twin fawns bedded down in my front yard. We felt they were sent by Dad because not only did he often tell us the story of the little boy, his dog and the baby fawn getting lost and spending the night together in the woods, but he also had an identical twin brother, Roy. Because Dad loved the animals so much, we felt him visit us through the animals often after his death. After the funeral, as the cars went down the road we saw a herd of galloping horses following the procession along the fence. On the same fence during broad daylight, we saw an owl standing in honor of him.




Twin Brothers: Roy & Fred Larson

The Little Boy’s Prayer
There once was a little boy who longed to love and be loved. Every night he prayed, “Dear God, when I get older may I please have a wife and children? I promise to love them and teach them love, everyday!” And God remembered the Little Boy’s Prayer.

One day, when the little boy grew older, he saw a beautiful and kind young lady. He was very shy and new at romantic love. As soon as he met her, he felt embarrassed and ran away. But as time went on, they grew in love and married. Together, they learned about compassion and caring. And God remembered the Little Boy’s Prayer.

Because the little boy kept his promise, God sent four little girls to him and his wife. He taught his girls about love. His children invited their friend’s to visit. He loved his children’s friends and taught them about love, too. As the little boy’s love grew, so did his heart. And God remember the Little Boy’s Prayer.

Because the little boy kept his promise, God sent him animals of all kinds to love. He talked to the animals and loved them. He taught everyone around him to appreciate and care for the animals. And God remembered the Little Boy’s Prayer.

Throughout his life, the little boy kept his promise and so God sent him neighbors, friends, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and even strangers to care for. He loved them all and taught them to love others. And God remembered the Little Boy’s Prayer.

When the little boy became very old, his heart could no longer contain this great love. It was then God looked around the world and found the little boy’s gift had blessed all of creation. So God smiled and said, “Come home and be with me little boy. Your work here is done.” And God remembered the Little Boy’s Prayer.

This is a Tribute to my Dad - Fred Larson, written by Sandra Larson