Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Ice cream for your soul?


Is ice cream good for your soul?





Kelton at 6 years old










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.”


P.s Kelton didnt really say this, but it sure is a cute story!


The mischevious Hubby strikes again!

4 comments:

  1. So, is none of this story true? What a bum deal. I thought it was all true and was dissapointed to find it was make believe! :) Thanks for sharing anyhow. :)

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  2. That was a sweet story. Who is the author? Give us more. Kelt is so cute in that picture. He gets cuter all the time. Thanks for the journal notes. Your lives never slow down. Love you, Mom

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  3. Holly, I need your address so I can send you Piper's birth announcment. You can email me at emmiller04@gmail.com. Thanks.
    Love, Melissa

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  4. Hey, Holly ~ I really enjoy your blog! You have always been such a good friend! Love ya ~ Connie

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