Saying Grace in a Restaurant

Comment #5

luckyladyga — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:46:16 GMT

The children are God's angels and your grandson is proof. Continue to teach him God's word. Thanks so much for sharing, and may God continue to bless you and your family.

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emilyg — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 04:04:46 GMT

Thanks. Not my grandson, got it in email. Would hope my grandsons would do just that.

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CARBOB — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 22:07:57 GMT

Em, as MD stated, all of us can learn from a child. If only everyone would listen. I think the saddest thing about child abuse, the innocence is lost and can never be recovered. Thank you for sharing. Hope God sends everyone some ice cream, especially your grandson, what a jewel!!

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konane — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:39:44 GMT

Awesome! =)

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MADDOG10 — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:32:18 GMT

Your Grandson has a heart as big as Texas.<br /> All of us has forgotten, but you can learn so much just by watching a child and listening.<br /> Precious moment for Nana...

Original Blog Entry: Saying Grace in a Restaurant

emilyg — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 19:34:52 GMT

Last week, I took my grand-children to a restaurant.

My six-year-old grand-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 Nana 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 grand-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 grand-son and said, I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer.

Really? my grand-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 grand-children ice cream at the end of the meal. My grand-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

Sometimes, we all need some ice cream.

I hope God sends you some ice cream today

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