You Can Do It

 

An old man lived alone in an American town and his only son was in prison. The old man wrote a letter to his son.

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Dear Son,

I am feeling pretty bad because it looks like I won’t be able to plant my potato garden this year. I’m just getting too old to be digging up a garden plot. If you were here, all my troubles would be over. I know you would dig the plot for me, if you weren’t in prison.

Love,

Dad

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Shortly, the old man received this telegram: 

"For Heaven’s sake, Dad, don’t dig up the garden !! That’s where I buried the guns !!’

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At 4 am, the next morning, a dozen FBI agents and local police officers showed up and dug up the entire garden without finding any guns. Confused, the old man wrote another note to his son telling him what had happened, and asked him what to do next.

His son’s reply was: "Go ahead and plant your potatoes, Dad. It’s the best I could do for you, from here."

🌱 Lesson

No matter where you are in the world or whatever state you are in, if you decide to do something deep from your heart, you can do it. It is the thought and the intent that matters.

🪞 Reflection

Help isn’t about presence — it’s about imagination. The question is — do we limit our help to what seems possible, or do we dare to imagine beyond our own walls?

ℹ️ Disclaimer

This story is part of a collection of anonymous parables and inspirational tales gathered over time. The original author is unknown. If this story belongs to you, we’d love to give credit—please reach out.