Ruthie’s Prayer
Jan 16th, 2007 by jenzug
Just now as we sat down to eat, Ruthie said to Bryan, “WE HAVE TO PRAY FOR OUR LUNCH!” (Because everything she says these days is shouted).
And Bryan said, “Okay, Ruthie, why don’t you pray for us.”
She closed her eyes and said, “Dear Jesus, Once upon a time there was a lady, and she ran away… AMEN!”
That sent Bryan into the head-thrown-back-coughing-laughter kind of laugh.
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That is pretty hilarious. Thanks for the chuckle.
Precious!