Two birthdays, One mistake
Zackary Johnson has a birthday coming up in a few days, so it wasn’t surprising to have an envelope addressed to him last week.
His mom, Glenda, ____1____ immediately that it was spelled “Zachary” Johnson. She didn’t find that unusual because many people spell Zackary’s name ____2____. But the sender’s pre-printed label made her confused. That name didn’t ____3____ up to anyone of her friends or relatives. She asked her husband, “Do you ____4____ this name?” “Nope,” Steve responded and became somewhat ____5____.
Still, they agreed to ____6____ the envelope to their son to see what was in it. Zack opened it to ____7____ $20 in a birthday card that said “Happy Birthday, Zachary!” He was ____8____ and was ready to go shopping!!
However, the ____9____ increased for Glenda. The card was unsigned. She was wondering why a ____10____ would send money to her son and ____11____ he would know it was Zack’s birthday. A variety of scenes can go ____12____ parents’ minds, especially when they hear stories about Internet crimes. They knew they would have to make some inquiries not only to give them ____13____, but also to protect their son.
“I know who that fellow is! He is an old farmer that lives out on Hillberry Road.” Glenda’s dad said when he was informed of the ____14____.
So the couple quickly drove out into the country and found the house. ____15____, no one was home. Steve decided to leave a brief but ____16____ message that the call should be returned as soon as possible.
The next day the old farmer called. The farmer’s great grandson, Zachary Johnson, had recently moved with his parents to Heavenly Drive. That’s the street where Zackary Johnson ____17____. The farmer was sure surprised by the ____18____ of events. He figured he’d have to send another card to his grandson. But Zackary Johnson, who is turning eleven years old in a few days, did the right thing. He and his parents ____19____ their way down Heavenly Drive to the home of Zachary Johnson who is turning four years old in a few days. They ____20____ Zachary’s great grandfather’s card with the $20. Plus, Zackary Johnson wished Zachary Johnson a very Happy Birthday.