And then life turned around. Marko was left a widower, alone in a large, empty house. Over the years, his health began to fail him. The hard physical work that he had once done with ease became an impossible mission. Neighbors who once had sons now watched their children go off into the world to earn a living, leaving their parents to fend for themselves as best they could.
Marko, however, was the scene of a true invasion of love. His eight daughters, scattered across the country, made a schedule. Every day, one of them would call him, visit him, bring him a hot meal, clean the house, or take him to the doctor. His home, once a target of ridicule, became the place where the most laughter and attention could be found.
