Ice cream and children .... nearly a nyuk, nyuk

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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 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 kid's 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."

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