The husband seeing her delight grinned at her scheme. The little farm purchased, the mother was able, To buy a Young colt, and a calf for the stable. The father kept fishing he loved the sea, While the mother loved farming was plain as could be. The family then moved and all settled down, the little old Shanty had no more demands. It's roof started leaking, The doors soon fell down, the firemen were called and they Burnt it down. There wasn't a dry eye in the family that day, As they watched and remembered the old pass away. Through long years of struggle in tough times and good, The love of a family was now understood. As the children grew older and left the nest, two loving Parents passed on to their heavenly rest. Down deep in the heart of those who remain, they thank God Tor family and love that they gained. Brought up in a shanty sometimes is the gold, As fond memories linger and never grow old. ... 44