Ice Cream For The Soul
Thank God for Children ...
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 you have a bowl of ice cream today too.