Years ago I was pleased to see my kids imitating =
their dad (I’m a Baptist pastor) in some of their play. =
Dunking Barbie in the birdbath was expected. Lining up all =
the stuffed animals on the steps for “church” and leading =
them in a hymn was fun to watch.
But when they quietly took a =
broken G.I. Joe toy behind the garage, I had to wonder. I watched =
at a distance as they dug a small hole, wrapped the toy in an old =
handkerchief, and solemnly held the funeral. I loved their closing =
prayer and may use it at my next committal service.
"In the =
name of the Father, and of the Son, and in the hole he goes. =
Amen."
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Dr Bob Griffin =
[email protected] www.grif.net =
"Jesus Knows Me, This I =
Love!"