ICECREAM
The following was contributed by a Inspire subscriber:

Last week I took my children to a restaurant. My six-year-old son asked if he could say grace. As we bowed our heads he said, "God is good, God is great. Thank you for the food, and I would thank you even more if Mom gets us Ice Cream for dessert. And liberty and justice for all! Amen!"

Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby, I heard a woman remark, "That's what's wrong with this country. Kids today don't even know how to pray. Asking God for Ice Cream! Why, I never!"
Hearing this, my son burst into tears and asked me, "Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?"

As I held him and assured him that he had done a terrific job and God was certainly not mad at him, an elderly gentleman approached the table. He winked at my son and said, "I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer."

"Really?", my son asked.
"Cross my heart", then in theatrical whisper he added (indicating to the woman whose remark had started this whole thing), "too bad she never asks God for Ice Cream. A little Ice Cream is good for the soul sometimes."

Naturally, I bought my kid Ice Cream at the end of the meal. My son stared at his for a moment and then did something I will remember the rest of my life. He picked up his Sundae and without a word walked over and placed it in front of the woman. With a big smile he told her, "Here, this is for you. Ice Cream is good for the soul sometimes and my soul is good already!"
- Unknown
Courtesy of CatbeL8

I personally believe everyone should be entitled to enjoy the simple pleasures of a bowl of icecream. The simple pleasures in life useally are the best. Treat yourself to one today. I'm not sure on the history but I think icecream has been around for a little over one hundred years, and something better has yet to be invinted!
I truly believe that the joy and right to eat icecream should be in the Constitution of the United States of America! -Wrighteous;-)

Personal favorite: Bryers Chocolate Mint chip

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