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Saying Grace In A Restaurant

5/26/2008 12:09:28 PM

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 love this story!
Please keep it moving.
Sometimes, we all need some ice cream.

I hope God sends you some Ice Cream today.

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Jo 2210 2947 Washin...	Re: Saying Grace In A Restaurant 5/26/2008 12:54:44 PM
	WHAT AN ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL STORY!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
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Patricia 2952 9394 Portland	Re: Saying Grace In A Restaurant 5/26/2008 1:04:13 PM
	Great Story Vincent. That woman in the restaurant is evidence of a "hard" soul and she doesn't sound like she is in tune with God. Thank you for reminding us that God loves us and he does like our prayers ....even for ice cream!! God Bless you, Pat *********************************** God is Great God is Good And we thank him for this food. Amen!
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John R. 623 1016 Forres...	Re: Saying Grace In A Restaurant 5/26/2008 4:48:54 PM
	Great Vince, as always! John
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Sharon 1587 6727 Trenton	Re: Saying Grace In A Restaurant 5/26/2008 4:56:30 PM
	Wow!! That was awsome. Thank you for this one...;-) Peace.

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