Abraham Lincoln's birthday is tomorrow! We have been reading about him this week at our house. He was an interesting person. Most of us know him as a great president of our country.
Do you know that before he became president he had many jobs? Here are some of the different jobs he had: Plowing, planting, harvesting and caring for animals on his father's farm. Rail splitting (turning logs into fences), boat master on the Mississippi River, storekeeper, postmaster, surveyor, Illinois state legislator, lawyer, and congressman. While he was picking corn or keeping store, or delivering mail, did he worry about his future? I doubt if he knew that one day he would become president. He just knew that he needed to do his best at the job he had right now.
He was known for being strong, dependable and honest. He paid attention to detail when he realized he overcharged a lady by six cents. He kept papers in his hat - important papers like letters to be delivered. Honest Abe liked to talk to people and tell jokes. He even kept his sense of humor during the terrible years of the Civil War. He said, "If I did not laugh, I would have to weep." He was optimistic in the face of trouble. After the war was over to his wife he said, "We have both suffered, now let us both try to be happy." Only a few days later he was killed.
Let us be like Lincoln in our work; doing our best at whatever job we have. Let us be like Lincoln in our character; honest, strong and dependable! Remember the job you do now may determine the job you do in the future. What will it be?
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