This is sooo cute I had to share it....
Little Leroy came into the kitchen where his mother was making dinner. His birthday was coming up and he thought this was a good time to tell his mother what he wanted. "Mom, I want a bike for my birthday."
Little Leroy was a bit of a troublemaker. He had gotten into trouble at school and at home. Leroy's mother asked him if he thought he deserved to get a bike for his birthday. Little Leroy, of course, thought
he did. Leroy's mother, being a Christian woman, wanted Leroy to reflect on his behavior over the last year.
"Go to your room, Leroy, and think about how you have behaved this year. Then write a letter to God and tell him why you deserve a bike for your birthday." Little Leroy stomped up the steps to his room and sat down to write God a letter.
LETTER 1:
Dear God,
I have been a very good boy this year and I would like a bike for my birthday. I want a red one. Your friend, Leroy.
Leroy knew that this wasn't true. He had not been a very good boy this year, so he tore up the letter and started over.
LETTER 2:
Dear God,
This is your friend Leroy. I have been a good boy this year and I would like a red bike for my birthday. Thank you. Your friend, Leroy
Leroy knew that this wasn't true either. So, he tore up the letter and started again.
LETTER 3:
Dear God,
I have been an "OK" boy this year. I still would really like a bike for my birthday. Leroy.
Leroy knew he could not send this letter to God either. So, Leroy wrote a fourth letter.
LETTER 4:
God,
I know I haven't been a good boy this year. I am very sorry. I will be a good boy if you just send me a bike for my birthday. Please! Thank you, Leroy
Leroy knew, even if it was true, this letter was not going to get him a bike. By now Leroy was very upset. He went downstairs and told his mom that he wanted to go to church. Leroy's mother thought her plan had worked, as Leroy looked very sad. "Just be home in time for dinner," Leroy's mother told him.
Leroy walked down the street to the church on the corner. Little Leroy went into the church and up to the altar.
He looked around to see if anyone was there. Leroy bent down,and picked up a statue of the Virgin Mary. He slipped it under his shirt and ran out of the church, down the street, into the house, and up to his room. He shut the door to his room and sat down with a piece of paper and a pen. Leroy began to write his letter to God.
LETTER 5:
God,
I'VE GOT YOUR MAMA. IF YOU WANT TO SEE HER AGAIN, SEND THE BIKE.
Signed,
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Oh Booooooo! Groan! That is sooooo bad! Snicker. :)
Jay
This is funny. I think Leroy's been watching too much tv.:)
I'll have to pass this one on.
Jay- that is too kind of you. I prefer Snickers over Milky Way any day. he he (they really are my favorite). How come you get guffaws and have me on the floor laughing at your place and all I can elicit from you is a groan? Oh well, I'll just have to be content knowing that I'm a darn good Realtor!
Sarah- I'm glad you liked it. Sounds like your Dad enjoys making people laugh. :-) Nice quality to have.
Elena - I'm glad you're with Sarah and not Jay. Actually, I think I'll beef up security around here. Maybe next time it won't be so easy to get in here and snicker.
Judi - glad you liked it. hmmm 3 yes, 1 no. You're outnumbered Jay.
Ines - you now bring it to 4 yes, plus mine would make it 5 against 1 Booo! Groan! Snicker. Jay, it is obvious to me that the ladies have a better sense of humor than the guys.
Thanks for letting me pick on you Jay! That was fun. I hope that doesn't mean you'll barr me from your place. Just in case you get any such notions keep in mind that it isn't all that hard to jump over a porch rail.
Maggie: You often get me LOL-ing with your comments. "Boo. Bad & snicker" are high praise. I kinda saw the punch line coming, and when it arrived it made exclaim a long BOOOOO (mixed with a chuckle). I'll be repeating that one!
Jay
Hey! How'd you get in here?? I thought I specifically advised security to look out for you. Someone needs a good stern talking to.
on a serious note, thanks for the compliment Jay. I enjoy making people laugh but my brand of humor isn't appreciated by all. I still have a hard time making my sister pay attention to anything I say, much less make her laugh. But now we're getting too serious here.
Hope your balmy weather's still holding up for you!
Maggie: Security ain’t no kinda match fer a crafty Codger™, dontcha know! Siblings are a special case, often they accuse one-another of being funny, but as a synonym for crazy, rather than humorous. We may pay for balmy with snowy this weekend; up to 12" possible.
JayJay - maybe I should hire you as a bouncer then? You looking for part-time work? or would that be any work? lol
Did you really trademark Codger? I'm impressed!
A foot of snow?! Wow, my girls will be jealous. They miss that since we moved from NY. Stay safe.