The Runaway

This wonderful little story starts with the Hanson Family attending the circus. Davey so enjoys the circus that his imagination begins to run wild with various circus exploits. Davey wants to be an acrobat, lion tamer and clown. The next day, Davey is in his dream world thinking about the circus, so much so that his parents notice that he is not performing his daily chores. Davey gets upset when his Dad reminds him that he isn’t at the circus and must remember his daily responsibilities. Davey only understands that he hates work! Davey’s bad attitude about his daily responsibilities upsets his Dad. Davey decides that it would be better for him to runaway to the circus so that he can avoid working. Davey is in for a big surprise! When he gets to the circus, a very wise circus performer puts him to work when Davey tells him that he wants to join the circus! Davey’s first task is to carry buckets of water to the elephants. Davey becomes the new water boy. After a few more tasks around the circus, he begins to realize that he has to be responsible and perform chores. Davey has learned a very valuable lesson and returns home. When Davey returns home, he apologizes to his Dad. Dad explains that he loves Davey regardless of his bad attitude. Davey learns that being responsible can be a very valuable benefit. God loves us and will not change toward us, regardless of how we behave.