We Will Be Friends Forever
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" What a world of wonderment! And then, from nowhere, I saw two little girls, one with long shinny black hair and the other with beautiful long blond hair. They were so sweet but also so excited when they saw me. Later on, I found out that the little girl with black hair went by the name of “Ellie” and the girl with blond hair went by the name of “Grace”. The girls seemed to be so overjoyed when they saw me! Ellie was so filled with excitement and with the encouragement of her sister Grace, Ellie went into the house and called loudly to her Mom and Dad with the words " I am not serious...I am not serious, there is a young pony in our yard!!!" "What in the world is Ellie shouting about?", exclaimed her Mother to Ellie's Dad. Within the next few minutes....Mom and Dad and Grace and Ellie with excited voices called to me "Come pony, come here to us". For the next few minutes, I was frantic."
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This story was inspired by the author’s two granddaughters and is based upon a true event. One evening, the two young granddaughters were in their yard at their home in South Carolina. It was already dusk, but the full moon was giving light to the yard. The girls could not believe what they saw coming down their long tree-lined driveway. To their amazement, they could see a very young paint-colored pony sauntering in their yard. Both girls, aged nine and twelve, were delighted with what they saw. They were so excited they just could not believe their eyes. You see, the girls love horses and all that nature provides. This story depicts the bond of friendship that can be developed between the pony and the young girls. The story shows how friendships can develop in all forms and at any age between people and their fondness for animals. Clearly, the story of We Will Be Friends Forever demonstrates that friendships can be developed when a friendly hand is extended. Both young and old will love this touching story as to how friendships are built with a bond of trust and kindness. To all our readers, enjoy!
About the Author
Dr. Robert L. Heichberger is professor emeritus at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Fredonia and an award winning author. He has been awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the University. Dr. Heichberger has been a teacher, distinguished professor, and public school administrator, and university administrator for sixty-five years. He is a popular newspaper columnist. His wife Elaine, is a retired teacher and musician. They have two grown children and six grandchildren. His grandchildren have been an inspiration to him in the writing of his children’s books. He has worked with thousands of students of all ages from primary age to advanced graduate students. Often, school and libraries invite him to read or tell a story to children. He is a popular storyteller and is often invited for a return engagement. These same young children later, when planning their high school graduation, often invite Dr. Heichberger to be their commencement speaker. He is a popular keynote and motivational speaker. Dr. Heichberger’s major interests are his family, his church, his country, and several thousands of students with whom he has worked over these past many years. Hs motto throughout life has been: “Do unto others wheat you have others do for you.”