Communication in Marriage
My husband, Michael, and I were at a restaurant with his boss, a rather stern older man. When Michael began a tale, which I was sure he had told before, I gave him a kick under the table. There was no response, so I gave him another poke. Still the story went on. Suddenly he stopped, grinned and said, “Oh, but I’ve told you this one before, haven’t I?”
We all chuckled and changed the subject. Later, on the dance floor, I asked my husband why it had taken him so long to get my message.
“What do you mean?” he replied. “I cut the story off as soon as you kicked me.”
“But I kicked you twice and it still took you awhile to stop!”
Suddenly we realized what had happened. Sheepishly we returned to our table. The boss smiled and said, “Don’t worry. After the second kick I figured it wasn’t for me, so I passed it along!”
Sugar Packets Announcement
The Building Committee has been informed that opened sugar packets are being found in the nursery area.
We have had some serious problems with ants in the past and would like to avoid any recurrences if possible.
Coffee drinkers, please dispose of these packets properly.
If you are a coffee drinker but can’t read yet, please have your parents explain this to you.
Waiting For Heaven
When Sara was 6, her new puppy became seriously ill, and the vet didn’t know if he could save it.
I felt very bad for Sara, because this was her first pet and it had been a Christmas gift, so I said to her, “Don’t worry, Honey. Just remember, if Fluffy dies, we’ll see her in heaven.”
Sara looked at me as if I were simple-minded and said, “Well, yes, Daddy, but heaven’s a long way off for me. I’m only six.”
