When her neighbor, a farmer, fell ill suddenly, a Minnesota teen volunteered to help him tend the land. The farmer was beyond grateful for the support, and the teen picked up new skills and tricks of the trade—thus a beautiful friendship was formed.
Steve Brake, 63, lives with his wife, Mary, in Wellmont, Minnesota, where he grew up. Abi Reetz, 17, and her family are their neighbors.
“I’m a fourth-generation farmer and livestock producer,” Steve told The Epoch Times. “My great-grandfather came to Minnesota in 1898 and started the farm that we still farm today.”
Steve Brake with his neighbor, Abi Reetz. (Courtesy of Steve Brake)
Steve and his wife bought the house that they’re currently staying in about five years ago. The house was his parents’ home and his parents had lived there for 30 years. Steve always knew that there was a family next door who had some girls but he never knew them personally….