Many of us who have children or grandchildren know that sometimes they do or say some of the ‘darndest’ things…I mean, what they say they don’t even realize but they say it from the heart. Here is a cute email that I received this evening and I wanted to share it…I know most of you have heard of seen this very kind of thing go on, and it tugs at your heart strings…
Saying Grace In A Restaurant
Last week, I took my children to a restaurant. My six-year-old
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 love this story!Please keep it moving. Sometimes, we all need
some ice cream. I hope God sends you some Ice Cream today!
Sometimes its the small things in life that make us appreciate what we have. Have you had some Ice Cream lately?
