Quote by Keith Thibodeaux

Dad bought me a toy drum one Christmas, and I eventually destroyed it. I wanted a real drum and he bought me a snare drum. Dad continued to buy me one drum after the other.

Dad bought me a toy drum one Christmas, and I eventually des

Summary

This quote reflects the narrator's desire for a real drum rather than a toy one. The father shows support by purchasing a snare drum, displaying his understanding of the narrator's desires. This gesture continues as the father keeps buying drums, suggesting that he encourages and nurtures the narrator's passion for drumming, despite the initial destruction of the toy drum. It highlights the father's commitment to fueling the narrator's interests and potentially fostering a musical talent or hobby.

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Christmas

By Keith Thibodeaux

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