Elodie and the Glass Castle
Digest
Antinina, a young girl, built a beautiful stable for her horses on her farm. Esther and Poppy, visiting for the holidays, admired the stable and asked Antinina why she built it on higher ground. Antinina explained that the ground was strong and safe from flooding, unlike the flat ground nearby. This led to a discussion about the Bible story of the wise and foolish men, one building on sand and the other on rock. Esther then shared a story about a princess named LOD who learned the importance of building on solid foundations. LOD's family returned to their kingdom after years of exile, and her father, now king, decided to build their castle on firm ground. Uncle Jeffrey, however, chose to build a glass palace on the seashore, which was eventually destroyed by a storm. This story highlights the importance of building on solid foundations, both in physical structures and in relationships, and the consequences of choosing fleeting beauty over lasting strength.
Outlines
Antinina's Stable
This Chapter introduces Antinina, a young girl who built a beautiful stable for her horses on her farm. Esther and Poppy, visiting for the holidays, admire the stable and ask Antinina why she built it on higher ground. Antinina explains that the ground is strong and safe from flooding, unlike the flat ground nearby. This leads to a discussion about the Bible story of the wise and foolish men, one building on sand and the other on rock.
LOD and the Glass Castle
This Chapter tells the story of LOD, a princess who learns the importance of building on solid foundations. LOD's family returns to their kingdom after years of exile, and her father, now king, decides to build their castle on firm ground. Uncle Jeffrey, however, chooses to build a glass palace on the seashore, which is eventually destroyed by a storm. This story highlights the importance of building on solid foundations, both in physical structures and in relationships, and the consequences of choosing fleeting beauty over lasting strength.
Keywords
Antinina
Antinina is a young girl who built a beautiful stable for her horses on her farm. She is kind and thoughtful, and she understands the importance of building on solid ground.
Stable
A stable is a building where horses are kept. Antinina's stable is beautiful and built on higher ground to protect the horses from flooding.
Flooding
Flooding is the overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry. Antinina built her stable on higher ground to protect her horses from flooding.
Bible Story
The Bible story of the wise and foolish men is a parable about the importance of building on a solid foundation. The wise man built his house on rock, while the foolish man built his house on sand. When a storm came, the wise man's house stood firm, while the foolish man's house collapsed.
LOD
LOD is a princess who learns the importance of building on solid foundations. She is kind and thoughtful, and she values her friendship with Annie.
Glass Castle
Uncle Jeffrey's glass castle is a symbol of fleeting beauty and the dangers of building on unstable ground. It is destroyed by a storm, highlighting the importance of building on solid foundations.
Solid Foundation
A solid foundation is a strong and stable base for a building or a relationship. The story of LOD and the glass castle emphasizes the importance of building on solid foundations, both in physical structures and in relationships.
Q&A
Why did Antinina build her stable on higher ground?
Antinina built her stable on higher ground to protect her horses from flooding. The ground was strong and safe, unlike the flat ground nearby.
What is the Bible story of the wise and foolish men about?
The Bible story of the wise and foolish men is a parable about the importance of building on a solid foundation. The wise man built his house on rock, while the foolish man built his house on sand. When a storm came, the wise man's house stood firm, while the foolish man's house collapsed.
What lesson does the story of LOD and the glass castle teach us?
The story of LOD and the glass castle teaches us the importance of building on solid foundations, both in physical structures and in relationships. Uncle Jeffrey's glass castle, built on sand, was destroyed by a storm, while LOD's family's castle, built on firm ground, remained safe.
Show Notes
Today's story is about a little girl called Elodie who finds out an amazing secret...
Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there lived a little girl and her name was Elodie. She lived in a simple village with her father, mother, and baby brother. Elodie’s favourite thing to do was read books, pick flowers in the butterfly meadow, and bake yummy treats with her best friend, Annie.
One day, Elodie and Annie were in the kitchen when her father burst through the wooden door.
“Elodie!” he puffed, out of breath. “Where’s your mother?”
Elodie stared at her father in surprise. He was holding a piece of parchment paper tightly in his hand.
“She’s gone to the market,” Elodie told her father.
Father spun around and rushed back out the door.
“What was that all about?” asked Annie.
"I have no idea,” Elodie answered her friend. “I guess I’ll find out later.”
That evening, the family was eating dinner when Father stood up.
“I have something to share,” he said, smiling at Elodie and at Mother, who was feeding the baby in the rocking chair.
Elodie sat up straighter and listened carefully. She didn’t want to miss what Father said!
Father held up the parchment paper he’d come home with earlier.
“This piece of paper says something very special,” began Father. “But I need to explain something first. Elodie, you are a princess.”
Elodie was stunned. She replayed the words in her mind.
“A princess? Me? How is that possible?” she asked Father......
Do you want to know what happens next? You can find out by listening to the whole story - it's a great one! Find a comfortable chair or cosy corner and enjoy!
Story by: Maritza Brunt
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