Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have more of something than you could ever need or use? What would you do with the extra? Would you give it away or share it with people less fortunate than yourself? That is exactly what Aaron's family did.
They lived in rural Illinois and owned a grand apple orchard. Every member of the family worked hard to help produce and harvest the best tasting apples you could find for miles around. Their apple crop was always huge, and they felt blessed.They sold what they needed to provide for the family and to maintain the orchard.
But the rest they gave away. Bushels of their delicious apples could be seen on the refreshment table every year of the annual harvest festival. They donated lots of apples to the local schools for all the children to enjoy. Families in need could count on a basket of apples appearing by surprise on their doorsteps.
The story of Johnny Appleseed was a favorite of Aaron's family, and they tried hard to follow his kind and generous example by giving away tons of apples, young apples trees, and apple seeds. People in the community admired and appreciated the " Apple Family" as they lovingly came to be called.