Guest guest Posted June 3, 1999 Report Share Posted June 3, 1999 When I'm feeling down, I eat ice cream the way my grandmother taught me, vanilla with pecans and maple syrup. Read this little story then try my grandma's ice cream. It's guaranteed to make you feel better. Double scoop, please. Peppi << ICE CREAM IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL > >> > >>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. " 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. >> > >> > ----------------------- Headers -------------------------------- Return-Path: >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroups.com home: /group/chiari - Simplifying group communications ICE CREAM IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL > >> > >>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. " 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. >> > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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