These days, almost every request made of Natalie is met with a “but” or a “not right now,” or most often, a “why.”
Mama: Natalie, don’t stand on your book please.
Natalie: Why?
Mama: because it will break
Natalie: Why?
Mama: because it’s not made for that
Natalie: Why?
Mama: because people don’t want to pay for books that are strong enough to be stood upon
Natalie: Why?
This is not going my way, is it?
Mama: because they have budgets
What? Budgets?
Natalie: Why?
Mama: because we have to feed our families and pay our bills
I need a new strategy here…
Natalie: Why?
Mama: Ninjas
Natalie: (laughter) No, mama! Try again!
Dang.
This post is dedicated to Russell – you would’ve had so much fun with this girl, man. Happy Birthday. We miss you so much.
Romans 14
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*So let us try to do what makes peace and helps one another* (v19)
I can imagine this verse, along with other content in this chapter,
becoming fodder for...
14 years ago
2 comments:
1. Ninjas? You went there? Awesome.
2. Seriously, Russell and Natalie would've had the best time together. And he would blame you when Isaac makes thunder, too. :o)
Ha! I always mention ninjas whenever I want to change the subject.
Never. works.
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