She was 75 years old and from New Orleans. Elis had always been known for being brave and daring. It was a sunny morning, so she chose to get a tattoo. It would make her feel young and alive again. She happily wore a delicate design on her arm that showed how strong she was and how much she loved life.
Not everyone liked Elis’s new tattoo, though. Her daughter and son-in-law were shocked and didn’t like it when she showed it to them. It made them laugh, and they called her a “rebellious teenager” and said the tattoo looked stupid on someone her age. Their response hurt Elis and made her feel bad about herself.
But Elis didn’t like to just sit back and do nothing. Her daughter had always been there for her son-in-law, so she chose to teach him a lesson he would never forget. Elis came up with a smart way to get back at her son-in-law for being lazy and unmotivated. It would be both embarrassing and teachable.
Elis carried out her plan by having her family over for a fake repair job. She gave her son-in-law a list of things to do, like fixing a tap that was leaking and rewiring a lamp. But just as he was about to start, a professional worker showed up and made the work look easy. The son-in-law was embarrassed and confused and couldn’t keep up.
As the day went on, it became clear that the son-in-law couldn’t do even the most basic things. Elis’s daughter started to understand how much she had been letting her lazy husband get away with it. By the end of the day, Elis’s plan had worked wonderfully, and her son-in-law was embarrassed and forced to face the fact that he didn’t know how to do things around the house.
Elis used the chance to teach her husband-to-be a good lesson. His mother told him it was time to grow up and take charge of his life. The son-in-law said he was sorry and would do his best to get better. Even though he said sorry, Elis made it clear that she would not put up with any more rude behaviour.
After that, Elis saw her son-in-law change over the next few weeks. As time went on, he took on more duties and worked hard to improve himself. Her daughter began to admire how strong and independent her mother was. Elis kept living her life to the best by taking a fitness class, going to parties, and even going on a date again. Her brave move not only made her feel better, but it also made her family better in a way that they needed it.
