The Feud-Starting Pond: An Account of Resolve and Unexpected Companionship
The 74-year-old grandma Margaret led a contented life in her small house, surrounded by cherished recollections of her family and a pond. But when her conceited neighbor Brian filled in her pond without permission, her peace was disturbed.
Brian had no idea that his actions would make Margaret so determined, setting off a chain of events that would permanently alter their lives.
Margaret came up with a scheme to expose Brian’s misconduct and hold him accountable with the support of her family. They discovered proof of the devastation of a protected area, which prompted a lawsuit and a substantial fine.
Margaret surprised herself and everyone else with her determination and ingenuity as the crisis developed.
Unexpectedly, Karen, Brian’s wife, started to support Margaret. After learning about her husband’s activities, Karen became enraged with him and turned against him. She even hired a crew to rebuild Margaret’s pond, going above and above.
After everything had settled, Margaret and Karen grew close through their same experiences and became an unusual friendship. Margaret’s tale is a tribute to the strength of willpower and the surprising relationships that can result from hardship. Her story demonstrates how, even in old age, friendship and a new purpose may be found in the most unlikely of places.
