In 1989 an 8.2 earthquake almost flattened America, killing over 30,000 people in less than four minutes. A father left wife safely at home and rushed to the school where his son was supposed to be,only to discover that the building was as flat .
After the unforgettably first shock, he remembered the promise he had made to his son: “No matter what happened, I’ll always be there for you!” And tears began to fill his eyes. As he looked at the pile of ruins that once was the school, it looked hopeless, but he kept remembering his promise to his son.
Remembering his son’s classroom would be in the back right corner of the building, he rushed there and started digging through the ruins.As he was digging.Other parents tried to pull him off the ruins, saying:“My son!”“my daughter”Other well-meaning parents tried to pull him off what was left of the school.No one helped.And then he continued to dig for his son,stone by stone.Fires was breaking out.Courageously he went on alone because he needed to know for himself,"Is my boy alive or is he dead?"He dug for eight hours...24 hours...36 hours...then,in the 38th hour,he pulled back a large stone and heard his son's voice.He screamed not to worry.I told them that if you were alive,you would save me and when you saved me,they'd be saved.You promised.No matter what happens,you'll always be there for me!You did it,Dad.""what's going on in there? how is it?" the fatherasked
"there are 14of us left out of 33, dad. we're scared, hungry,thirsty and thankful you're here
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