[StBernard] Thank God for Children Saying Grace

[Westley Annis]

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

     I hope God sends you some Ice Cream today!