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FIL Destroyed My Beloved Backyard to Dig a Pool without Asking — Karma Made Him Pay the Price === When my father-in-law Frank wrecked my cherished garden for his unapproved pool, I was outraged. But as they say, karma has a strange way of evening things out. What happened next was a crazy chain of events that turned his grand idea into a complete mess. I never expected karma to strike so swiftly, but it sure did. Grab a drink and settle in—this tale is a wild one from start to finish. Let me tell you about myself. I’m Lisa, a 40-year-old high school English teacher living with my husband Ben and my father-in-law Frank. Ben and I have been happily married for 15 years, ever since our college days. Life was smooth until two years ago when Frank moved in after my mother-in-law passed away. Frank’s not the easiest person to live with. He’s got a strong opinion on everything and thinks he’s always right. We’ve never quite clicked, but I’ve done my best to keep things peaceful for Ben’s sake. Still, living with him has been… tricky, to say the least. Ben and I don’t have kids, so I’ve put all my love into our backyard. It was my little paradise: a lush lawn with bright flower beds I’d grown from tiny seeds. Gardening became my joy, my escape, my way to unwind after a day teaching lively teens. Every weekend and spare moment, I was out there, tending my plants, watching them flourish. It wasn’t just a pastime; it kept me happy and balanced. But Frank? He had big plans for my sanctuary. It started casually enough. One night at dinner, Frank cleared his throat. “Lisa, Ben, I’ve got an idea.” I glanced at Ben. Those words from Frank usually spelled trouble. “The backyard,” Frank continued, “it’s just sitting there. We ought to put in a pool.” I nearly choked on my drink. “A pool? Frank, where would it fit? The yard’s too small.” He brushed me off. “We’ll figure it out. I’m bored when you two are at work. A pool would be perfect for me and my pals, especially in this summer heat.” Ben, bless him, tried to talk sense into his dad. “Dad, Lisa’s worked hard on the garden. You can’t just tear up her flowers. Plus, a pool’s costly and a lot of work. I don’t think it’s a good plan.” But Frank wouldn’t let it go. For weeks, he kept bringing it up. “Lisa, picture how nice it’d be to cool off,” or “Ben, think of the pool parties we could have!” I stood my ground. “Frank, I’m sorry, but it’s not doable. The yard’s too small, and I love my garden. A pool’s not happening.” I thought that was the end of it. I was mistaken. It was just the beginning. One weekend, Ben and I went to visit my parents for a break from Frank’s pool chatter. We left early Saturday and planned to be back Sunday evening. When we pulled into our driveway Sunday after a great visit, I sensed something was wrong. The front yard was a wreck, with muddy tire tracks all over. My heart sank as we reached the backyard. I couldn’t believe my eyes. Where my lovely garden once stood was a massive hole. Dirt piles were everywhere, and most of my beloved flowers were gone. Frank stood in the middle, grinning like he’d won a prize. “Back at last, huh?” he smirked. “I got the pool started for you. No need to thank me.” I was stunned. Ben, though, blew up. “Dad! What were you thinking? We told you no!” Frank just shrugged. “You’ll love it when it’s finished. Got a great deal on the diggers.” Tears welled up in my eyes. My hard work, ruined in one weekend by my own father-in-law. Why couldn’t he see how much my garden meant? Why did he destroy it? When Ben saw my quiet tears, he put his arm around me and led me inside. “I’ll deal with him, Lisa. Don’t worry,” he said. “I won’t let him build a pool. And your garden… I’ll hire a pro to fix it up just how you like. Okay? Please don’t cry.” The next morning, I hoped it was a bad dream. But one glance out the window confirmed the nightmare. The diggers were back. Then karma showed up. I spotted our neighbor, Mrs. Wilson, walking her dog Max. … (continue reading in the 1st comment)

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