The two sons

Once a man had two sons.
They helped their father work with their sheep and cattle.

One day the second son said to his father,
“Father, may I please have my share of your money? I want to go and work in the town.”

His father was sad to see his son go away, but he gave him the money and let him go.

When the son got to the town he made many friends
He spent his money on parties. The friends came to all the parties. They had a merry time.

Soon all the money was gone. Now no-one was his friend. The young man had no bed, no food, nowhere to sleep. He had to look for work.

A farmer said, “Yes, I have work for you. You can feed the pigs.”
The young man did not want to feed the pigs, but he had to do it. He was even glad to eat some of the pig’s food.

At last he was so unhappy he thought,
“This is an unhappy life here. I wish I was back home with my father. I’m sorry I left home.”

He left the pigs and walked all the long way home.
When he was near his home his father saw him coming. He ran with open arms to welcome his son back home. He was glad to see his son come back.

He hugged and kissed his son. He told the servants to kill a calf for meat. They would have a big party because the lost son was found.

“I’m sorry for spending your money. I’m sorry I went away from you. I’ll work for you as a servant if you will let me come home.” cried the son.

“My son, I forgive you. You will come home with us and help me like you did before.
You were lost but now we have found you again.”

They all had a happy time together at the party.