NCU...A Good Lesson From a Child

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I had to pass this one on...thought you all might like it...

> > Subject: Fw: > > > Saying Grace...

Last week I took my children to a restaurant. My six-year-old son

asked if he could say grace. As we bowed our heads he said, " God is

good.

God is great. Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you

more if Mom gets us ice cream for dessert. And Liberty and justice

for all! Amen! "

Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby I heard a

woman remark, " That's what's wrong with this country. Kids today don't

even know how to pray. Asking God for ice-cream! Why, I never! "

Hearing this, my son burst into tears and asked me, " Did I do it

wrong? Is God mad at me? " As I held him and assured him that he had

done a terrific job and God was certainly not mad at him, an elderly

gentleman approached the table. He winked at my son and said, " I

happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer. " " Really? "

my son asked. " Cross my heart, " the man replied. Then in a theatrical

whisper he added (indicating the woman whose remark had started this

whole thing), " Too bad she never asks God for ice cream. A little ice

cream is good for the soul sometimes. "

Naturally, I bought my kids ice cream at the end of the meal. My

son stared at his for a moment and then did something I will remember

the rest of my life. He picked up his sundae and without a word,

walked over and placed it in front of the woman; With a big smile he

told her, " Here, this is for you. Ice cream is good for the soul

sometimes; and my soul is good already. "

The End

I loved this story! Please keep it moving. Sometimes

we all need some ice cream.