Once again, I refer you to Mark Harris at Preludium for his commentary on the letter from Bishop Parsley, Chair of the Theology Committee, presumably in response to the calls for transparency in releasing the names of the members on the sub-committee to study same-sex relationships.
Mark notes the same silly reference to academic freedom in Bp. Parsley's letter that struck me. The secrecy of the membership has nothing to do with academic freedom.
We believe that for a season the work can best be accomplished by allowing the panel to work in confidence. This supports the full collegiality and academic freedom of the theologians and provides the space they need for the deep dialogue and reflection that is taking place among them.
Few of us have a problem with keeping the discussions confidential. The problem is secrecy about the names of the people who serve on the sub-committee, who are apparently drawn from outside the members of the Committee on Theology.
Mark adds:
I am distrusting of any statement by anyone that talks about "for a season." Time and season are different sorts of measuring beasts. "For a season," roughly translates, "until we wish otherwise."
For the present, the phrase "for a season" resonates negatively with some of us in the Episcopal Church. I recommend that the phrase be laid aside "for a season", until I wish otherwise. What are the chances?
Bp. Parsley answers the question as to whether the discussions are simply "about" GLTB persons, as is so often is the case, or "with" them.
I wish to assure those concerned that the panel very intentionally represents a robust range of views on the subject and includes gay and lesbian persons.
UPDATE: IT in the comments suggests we watch an amusing supplement to the discussion at YouTube.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Another Victory For Marriage Equality
From Human Rights Campaign:
Yet another major victory in New England: today New Hampshire's governor signed marriage equality into law, making it the sixth state to allow loving same-sex couples to marry.
The bill survived a spate of propaganda from the right-wing National Organization for Marriage – the same group that ran the fake "Gathering Storm" ad – hammering Gov. John Lynch to veto equality.
Watch their video.
The battle is won. No longer "if" but "when". True the "when" may be far too distant in some states, but the tide has turned. It flows toward justice and equality.
Yet another major victory in New England: today New Hampshire's governor signed marriage equality into law, making it the sixth state to allow loving same-sex couples to marry.
The bill survived a spate of propaganda from the right-wing National Organization for Marriage – the same group that ran the fake "Gathering Storm" ad – hammering Gov. John Lynch to veto equality.
Watch their video.
The battle is won. No longer "if" but "when". True the "when" may be far too distant in some states, but the tide has turned. It flows toward justice and equality.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Please pray....
Klady's daughter has been sick for several days, along with several girls on her soccer team. Their team was in the Final Four in their area, but they suffered heartbreaking losses playing the games while they were ill, with the added burden that their coach resigned abruptly. Klady has other stresses in her life, and she wouldn't mind a few prayers directed her way.
Also, one of my grandsons is having a bad time with the separation of his parents, and is acting out. Please pray for him.
My daughter's finger has been infected for two weeks, and medication did not clear up the infection. Today the doctor ordered a battery of blood work to try to find out just what kind of infection she has, in order for them to treat her specific problem. She is the mother of the boy who is acting out, so it's a difficult time for her.
An update on the miracle cat: Tigger is still doing well, even after disappearing for two days after a dog chased him. He returned home last night, thinner, but otherwise okay. Thanks be to God.
Also, one of my grandsons is having a bad time with the separation of his parents, and is acting out. Please pray for him.
My daughter's finger has been infected for two weeks, and medication did not clear up the infection. Today the doctor ordered a battery of blood work to try to find out just what kind of infection she has, in order for them to treat her specific problem. She is the mother of the boy who is acting out, so it's a difficult time for her.
An update on the miracle cat: Tigger is still doing well, even after disappearing for two days after a dog chased him. He returned home last night, thinner, but otherwise okay. Thanks be to God.
Afternoon At The Movies
This afternoon, my grandchildren and I went to see "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian". The movie was good fun, delightful, really, a movie for all ages. Our ages are 9, 13, and 74. I wondered about the years in between and asked my granddaughter if she thought her dad would enjoy the movie. She said, "Oh, yes. He would."
The cost of going to the movies continues to surprise me - $40.50 for the three of us, including items from the concession stand, and admission prices here are not nearly as high as in some areas.
The children went back to their mom's house today, and I will miss them, but at the same time, I'll enjoy the time off from being a part-time mom for a week.
Grandparents
1. She was in the bathroom, putting on her makeup, under the watchful eyes of her young granddaughter, as she'd done many times before. After she applied her lipstick and started to leave, the little one said, "But Gramma, you forgot to kiss the toilet paper good-bye!" I will probably never put lipstick on again without thinking about kissing the toilet paper good-bye...
2. My young grandson called the other day to wish me Happy Birthday. He asked me how old I was, and I told him, 62. My grandson was quiet for a moment, and then he asked, "Did you start at 1?"
3. After putting her grandchildren to bed, a grandmother changed into old slacks and a droopy blouse and proceeded to wash her hair. As she heard the children getting more and more rambunctious, her patience grew thin. Finally, she threw a towel around her head and stormed into their room, putting them back to bed with stern warnings. As she left the room, she heard the three-year-old say with a trembling voice, "Who was THAT?"
4. A grandmother was telling her little granddaughter what her own childhood was like: "We used to skate outside on a pond I had a swing made from a tire; it hung from a tree in our front yard. We rode our pony. We picked wild raspberries in the woods." The little girl was wide-eyed, taking this all in. At last she said, "I sure wish I'd gotten to know you sooner!"
5. My grandson was visiting one day when he asked, "Grandma, do you know how you and GOD are alike?" I mentally polished my halo and I said, "No, how are we alike?'' "You're both old," he replied.
6. A little girl was diligently pounding away on her grandfather's word processor. She told him she was writing a story. "What's it about?" he asked. "I don't know," she replied. "I can't read."
7. I didn't know if my granddaughter had learned her colours yet, so I decided to test her. I would point out something and ask what color it was. She would tell me and was always correct. It was fun for me, so I continued. At last, she headed for the door, saying, "Grandma, I think you should try to figure out some of these, yourself!"
8. When my grandson Billy and I entered our vacation cabin, we kept the lights off until we were inside to keep from attracting pesky insects. Still, a few fireflies followed us in. Noticing them before I did, Billy whispered, "It's no use Grandpa. Now the mosquitoes are coming after us with flashlights."
9. When my grandson asked me how old I was, I teasingly replied, "I'm not sure..." "Look in your underwear, Grandpa," he advised, "mine says I'm 4 to 6."
10. A second grader came home from school and said to her grandmother, "Grandma, guess what? We learned how to make babies today." The grandmother, more than a little surprised, tried to keep her cool. "That's interesting," she said, "how do you make babies?" "It's simple," replied the girl. "You just change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es'."
11. Children's Logic: "Give me a sentence about a public servant," said a teacher. The small boy wrote: "The fireman came down the ladder pregnant." The teacher took the lad aside to correct him. "Don't you know what pregnant means?" she asked. "Sure," said the young boy confidently. 'It means carrying a child."
12.. A grandfather was delivering his grandchildren to their home one day when a fire truck zoomed past. Sitting in the front seat of the fire truck was a Dalmatian dog. The children started discussing the dog's duties. "They use him to keep crowds back," said one child. "No," said another. "He's just for good luck." A third child brought the argument to a close."They use the dogs," she said firmly, "to find the fire hydrants."
13. A 6-year-old was asked where his grandma lived. "Oh," he said, "she lives at the airport, and when we want her, we just go get her. Then, when we're done having her visit, we take her back to the airport."
14. Grandpa is the smartest man on earth! He teaches me good things, but I don't get to see him enough to get as smart as him!
15. My Grandparents are funny, when they bend over; you hear gas leaks, and they blame their dog.
SEND THIS TO OTHER GRANDPARENTS, ALMOST GRANDPARENTS,
OH HECK,
SEND IT TO EVERYONE..........
Thanks to Erika.
2. My young grandson called the other day to wish me Happy Birthday. He asked me how old I was, and I told him, 62. My grandson was quiet for a moment, and then he asked, "Did you start at 1?"
3. After putting her grandchildren to bed, a grandmother changed into old slacks and a droopy blouse and proceeded to wash her hair. As she heard the children getting more and more rambunctious, her patience grew thin. Finally, she threw a towel around her head and stormed into their room, putting them back to bed with stern warnings. As she left the room, she heard the three-year-old say with a trembling voice, "Who was THAT?"
4. A grandmother was telling her little granddaughter what her own childhood was like: "We used to skate outside on a pond I had a swing made from a tire; it hung from a tree in our front yard. We rode our pony. We picked wild raspberries in the woods." The little girl was wide-eyed, taking this all in. At last she said, "I sure wish I'd gotten to know you sooner!"
5. My grandson was visiting one day when he asked, "Grandma, do you know how you and GOD are alike?" I mentally polished my halo and I said, "No, how are we alike?'' "You're both old," he replied.
6. A little girl was diligently pounding away on her grandfather's word processor. She told him she was writing a story. "What's it about?" he asked. "I don't know," she replied. "I can't read."
7. I didn't know if my granddaughter had learned her colours yet, so I decided to test her. I would point out something and ask what color it was. She would tell me and was always correct. It was fun for me, so I continued. At last, she headed for the door, saying, "Grandma, I think you should try to figure out some of these, yourself!"
8. When my grandson Billy and I entered our vacation cabin, we kept the lights off until we were inside to keep from attracting pesky insects. Still, a few fireflies followed us in. Noticing them before I did, Billy whispered, "It's no use Grandpa. Now the mosquitoes are coming after us with flashlights."
9. When my grandson asked me how old I was, I teasingly replied, "I'm not sure..." "Look in your underwear, Grandpa," he advised, "mine says I'm 4 to 6."
10. A second grader came home from school and said to her grandmother, "Grandma, guess what? We learned how to make babies today." The grandmother, more than a little surprised, tried to keep her cool. "That's interesting," she said, "how do you make babies?" "It's simple," replied the girl. "You just change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es'."
11. Children's Logic: "Give me a sentence about a public servant," said a teacher. The small boy wrote: "The fireman came down the ladder pregnant." The teacher took the lad aside to correct him. "Don't you know what pregnant means?" she asked. "Sure," said the young boy confidently. 'It means carrying a child."
12.. A grandfather was delivering his grandchildren to their home one day when a fire truck zoomed past. Sitting in the front seat of the fire truck was a Dalmatian dog. The children started discussing the dog's duties. "They use him to keep crowds back," said one child. "No," said another. "He's just for good luck." A third child brought the argument to a close."They use the dogs," she said firmly, "to find the fire hydrants."
13. A 6-year-old was asked where his grandma lived. "Oh," he said, "she lives at the airport, and when we want her, we just go get her. Then, when we're done having her visit, we take her back to the airport."
14. Grandpa is the smartest man on earth! He teaches me good things, but I don't get to see him enough to get as smart as him!
15. My Grandparents are funny, when they bend over; you hear gas leaks, and they blame their dog.
SEND THIS TO OTHER GRANDPARENTS, ALMOST GRANDPARENTS,
OH HECK,
SEND IT TO EVERYONE..........
Thanks to Erika.
Hmmm...Interesting
Mark Harris at Preludium points out:
Assuming that resolutions of General Convention require passage by both houses, the Theology Committee of the House of Bishops is NOT a creature of the House of Bishops, but rather of General Convention. The Theological Committee is listed as one of the CCAB's (Committees, Commissions, Agencies and Boards) of General Convention.
Read Mark's entire post. Lots of interesting stuff there.
Assuming that resolutions of General Convention require passage by both houses, the Theology Committee of the House of Bishops is NOT a creature of the House of Bishops, but rather of General Convention. The Theological Committee is listed as one of the CCAB's (Committees, Commissions, Agencies and Boards) of General Convention.
Read Mark's entire post. Lots of interesting stuff there.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Send A Letter Demanding Transparency
The Committee on Theology in the House of Bishops formed a sub-committee to study same-sex relationships. The membership of the sub-committee is secret. Read the article at the Lead at the Episcopal Café for further details.
Where's the transparency? Why are the names of the members secret? This should not be. I believe that our leaders in the Episcopal Church made a grave miscalculation in their decision not to release the names of the members of the sub-committee. I understand and agree that the deliberations may be confidential until the report is delivered, but not the names of the members.
Those of you who are members of the Episcopal Church and who agree that the veil of secrecy should be lifted may want to send your own communication to our church leaders, along with a copy to your bishop.
Dennis, whom many of you know from our blog world, sent the letter below. His is a fine model, but, of course, use your own wording in your letter.
Bishops Subject: HoB "secret" theology committee and our lives
Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 17:19:31 -0700
The news that the House of Bishops has a select committee to examine the inclusion of gays and lesbians into the life of our church is really shocking. So now there is a secret committee to, once again, talk about what to do about us. How sad.
Instead of moving toward inclusion we are seeing the issue delayed, once again, by another study, this time by a committee whose members' names haven't been released.
For the House of Bishops to pass on a discussion about our lives (after countless studies and listening) to a committee without releasing the names the names of the members looks like a delay tactic and is below what I expect from bishops.
When bishops start acting like machine politicians from Tammany Hall it smells suspicious and looks like the fix is going to be put in place, once again, to close the door to acceptance. This is the Episcopal Church, not one of the churches where bishops do as they please and answer to no one.
I am sure that we are to be treated to the kind of explanation best saved for political spin, that a secret committee would allow for "prayerful" deliberations or some other tale. Whatever the answer it will surely desecrate the idea being used to cover the secrecy.
I have great hopes that this year we will be rid of B033 and start allowing the church to bless our unions. It would be so nice if my partner and I, after eight years together, could look to the church to welcome us as a couple. Wouldn't that be nice?
But with secret committees discussing our place in the church, who knows?
I get so tired of being disappointed in my church. I really do.
Dennis
Send your emails to:
Katharine Jefferst-Schori, Presiding Bishop - pboffice@episcopalchurch.org
Bishop Henry Parsley, Chair, Committee on Theology - hparsley@dioala.org
Neva Rae Fox, Public Affairs Officer - nrfox@episcopalchurch.org
Dr. Charles Robertson, Canon to the Presiding Bishop - crobertson@episcopalchurch.org
Sharon Jones - Executive Assistant to the Presiding Bishop - sjones@episcopalchurch.org
Dr. Bonnie Anderson, President, House of Deputies - banderson@episcopalchurch.org
Kim Tucker, Assistant to President of House of Deputies - ktucker@episcopalchurch.org
UPDATE: Louie Crew lists the addresses of the diocesan bishops.
UPDATE 2: From Ann in the comments:
Here are the names and email addresses of the members of the Theology Committee (not the secret committee):
The Rt. Rev. Henry Nutt Parsley, Chair, hparsley@dioala.org
The Rt. Rev. David A. Alvarez, obispoalvarez@spiderlink.net
The Rt. Rev. John C. Bauerschmidt, jcbbishop@episcopaldiocese-tn.org
The Rt. Rev. Joe G. Burnett, jburnett@episcopal-ne.org
Dr. Ellen T. Charry, ellen.charry@ptsem.edu
The Rev. Dr. Sathianathan Clarke, sclarke@wesleyseminary.edu
Dr. Stephen E. Fowl, sfowl@loyola.edu
The Rev. Dr. A. Katherine Grieb, kgrieb@vts.edu
The Rt. Rev Robert W. Ihloff, rihloff@verizon.net
Dr. Charles T. Mathewes, ctm9d@Virginia.EDU
Dr. Joy A. McDougall, jamcdou@emory.edu
The Rt. Rev. Steven A. Miller, bishop11@diomil.org
Dr. Kathryn Tanner, ketanner@midway.uchicago.edu
UPDATE 3: The Lead posted the latest word from Bishop Henry Parsley, chair of the Committee on Theology.
Where's the transparency? Why are the names of the members secret? This should not be. I believe that our leaders in the Episcopal Church made a grave miscalculation in their decision not to release the names of the members of the sub-committee. I understand and agree that the deliberations may be confidential until the report is delivered, but not the names of the members.
Those of you who are members of the Episcopal Church and who agree that the veil of secrecy should be lifted may want to send your own communication to our church leaders, along with a copy to your bishop.
Dennis, whom many of you know from our blog world, sent the letter below. His is a fine model, but, of course, use your own wording in your letter.
Bishops Subject: HoB "secret" theology committee and our lives
Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 17:19:31 -0700
The news that the House of Bishops has a select committee to examine the inclusion of gays and lesbians into the life of our church is really shocking. So now there is a secret committee to, once again, talk about what to do about us. How sad.
Instead of moving toward inclusion we are seeing the issue delayed, once again, by another study, this time by a committee whose members' names haven't been released.
For the House of Bishops to pass on a discussion about our lives (after countless studies and listening) to a committee without releasing the names the names of the members looks like a delay tactic and is below what I expect from bishops.
When bishops start acting like machine politicians from Tammany Hall it smells suspicious and looks like the fix is going to be put in place, once again, to close the door to acceptance. This is the Episcopal Church, not one of the churches where bishops do as they please and answer to no one.
I am sure that we are to be treated to the kind of explanation best saved for political spin, that a secret committee would allow for "prayerful" deliberations or some other tale. Whatever the answer it will surely desecrate the idea being used to cover the secrecy.
I have great hopes that this year we will be rid of B033 and start allowing the church to bless our unions. It would be so nice if my partner and I, after eight years together, could look to the church to welcome us as a couple. Wouldn't that be nice?
But with secret committees discussing our place in the church, who knows?
I get so tired of being disappointed in my church. I really do.
Dennis
Send your emails to:
Katharine Jefferst-Schori, Presiding Bishop - pboffice@episcopalchurch.org
Bishop Henry Parsley, Chair, Committee on Theology - hparsley@dioala.org
Neva Rae Fox, Public Affairs Officer - nrfox@episcopalchurch.org
Dr. Charles Robertson, Canon to the Presiding Bishop - crobertson@episcopalchurch.org
Sharon Jones - Executive Assistant to the Presiding Bishop - sjones@episcopalchurch.org
Dr. Bonnie Anderson, President, House of Deputies - banderson@episcopalchurch.org
Kim Tucker, Assistant to President of House of Deputies - ktucker@episcopalchurch.org
UPDATE: Louie Crew lists the addresses of the diocesan bishops.
UPDATE 2: From Ann in the comments:
Here are the names and email addresses of the members of the Theology Committee (not the secret committee):
The Rt. Rev. Henry Nutt Parsley, Chair, hparsley@dioala.org
The Rt. Rev. David A. Alvarez, obispoalvarez@spiderlink.net
The Rt. Rev. John C. Bauerschmidt, jcbbishop@episcopaldiocese-tn.org
The Rt. Rev. Joe G. Burnett, jburnett@episcopal-ne.org
Dr. Ellen T. Charry, ellen.charry@ptsem.edu
The Rev. Dr. Sathianathan Clarke, sclarke@wesleyseminary.edu
Dr. Stephen E. Fowl, sfowl@loyola.edu
The Rev. Dr. A. Katherine Grieb, kgrieb@vts.edu
The Rt. Rev Robert W. Ihloff, rihloff@verizon.net
Dr. Charles T. Mathewes, ctm9d@Virginia.EDU
Dr. Joy A. McDougall, jamcdou@emory.edu
The Rt. Rev. Steven A. Miller, bishop11@diomil.org
Dr. Kathryn Tanner, ketanner@midway.uchicago.edu
UPDATE 3: The Lead posted the latest word from Bishop Henry Parsley, chair of the Committee on Theology.
Thought For The Day
Why is it that people who continually spew forth hate-filled rhetoric are suddenly surprised when other people become angry and commit violent acts against those to whom their hate-filled rhetoric was directed?
The speakers then back away and say, "Oh, I didn't mean that!"
My thought for the day was inspired by this article in the Huffington Post by Frank Shaeffer, who was, in his own words, "both a leader of the so-called pro-life movement and a part of a Republican Party hate machine masquerading as the moral conscience of America."
Schaeffer says:
Like many writers of moral/political/religious theories my father and I would have been shocked that someone took us at our word, walked into a Lutheran Church and pulled the trigger on an abortionist. But even if the murderer never read Dad's or my words we helped create the climate that made this murder likely to happen.
Schaeffer appeared on Rachel Maddow's show last night. Here's the link to the video.
Thanks to John for sending me the link to the HP article.
The speakers then back away and say, "Oh, I didn't mean that!"
My thought for the day was inspired by this article in the Huffington Post by Frank Shaeffer, who was, in his own words, "both a leader of the so-called pro-life movement and a part of a Republican Party hate machine masquerading as the moral conscience of America."
Schaeffer says:
Like many writers of moral/political/religious theories my father and I would have been shocked that someone took us at our word, walked into a Lutheran Church and pulled the trigger on an abortionist. But even if the murderer never read Dad's or my words we helped create the climate that made this murder likely to happen.
Schaeffer appeared on Rachel Maddow's show last night. Here's the link to the video.
Thanks to John for sending me the link to the HP article.
Now Is The Time To End "Don't Ask - Don't Tell"
We're waiting Mr. President. We're waiting, Democratic senators and representatives. Why no movement to end the ridiculous policy that requires gays and lesbians to stay in the closet?
When President Clinton announced the policy, I laughed out loud. I know. It's not funny at all, but it seemed so ridiculous to require gay folks to stay in the closet in order for them to serve their country in the military. I remember early in the war with Iraq a number of members of the military who spoke the languages of the Middle East were discharged for being gay or lesbian, right at the time when we were in great need of folks who spoke those languages. How stupid was that?
I've heard murmurings, and I've been wondering when the reversal of the nonsensical policy would take place, so I was disappointed to discover this article from MSNBC News:
The U.S. military says it has no plans to repeal the "don't ask-don't tell" policy regarding homosexual troops.
Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell said Tuesday the military's top leaders have had initial discussions with the White House about whether gay troops should be open about their sexuality.
Under current rules, openly gay troops can be discharged from the U.S. military.
Morrell said the White House has not asked for the 1993 policy to be scrapped.
"I do not believe there are any plans under way in this building for some expected, but not articulated, anticipation that 'don't ask-don't tell' will be repealed," Morrell told reporters at the Pentagon.
....
Morrell said Defense Secretary Robert Gates and the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, Adm. Mike Mullen, both have discussed the issue with Obama.
"They're aware of where the president wants to go on this issue, but I don't think that there is any sense of any immediate developments in the offing on efforts to repeal `don't ask-don't tell'," Morrell said.
If that's the case, isn't it time for President Obama to bring the Pentagon on board with his plan and for him to urge the Congress to move forward to end 'don't ask - don't tell' and keep the promise he made during his campaign?
When President Clinton announced the policy, I laughed out loud. I know. It's not funny at all, but it seemed so ridiculous to require gay folks to stay in the closet in order for them to serve their country in the military. I remember early in the war with Iraq a number of members of the military who spoke the languages of the Middle East were discharged for being gay or lesbian, right at the time when we were in great need of folks who spoke those languages. How stupid was that?
I've heard murmurings, and I've been wondering when the reversal of the nonsensical policy would take place, so I was disappointed to discover this article from MSNBC News:
The U.S. military says it has no plans to repeal the "don't ask-don't tell" policy regarding homosexual troops.
Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell said Tuesday the military's top leaders have had initial discussions with the White House about whether gay troops should be open about their sexuality.
Under current rules, openly gay troops can be discharged from the U.S. military.
Morrell said the White House has not asked for the 1993 policy to be scrapped.
"I do not believe there are any plans under way in this building for some expected, but not articulated, anticipation that 'don't ask-don't tell' will be repealed," Morrell told reporters at the Pentagon.
....
Morrell said Defense Secretary Robert Gates and the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, Adm. Mike Mullen, both have discussed the issue with Obama.
"They're aware of where the president wants to go on this issue, but I don't think that there is any sense of any immediate developments in the offing on efforts to repeal `don't ask-don't tell'," Morrell said.
If that's the case, isn't it time for President Obama to bring the Pentagon on board with his plan and for him to urge the Congress to move forward to end 'don't ask - don't tell' and keep the promise he made during his campaign?
Childbirth At 65
With all the new technology regarding fertility recently, a 65-year-old friend of mine was able to give birth. When she was discharged from the hospital and went home, I went to visit.
'May I see the new baby?' I asked
'Not yet ,' She said 'I'll make coffee and we can chat for a while
first.'
Thirty minutes had passed, and I asked, 'May I see the new baby now?'
'No, not yet,' She said.
After another few minutes had elapsed, I asked again, 'May I see the baby now?'
'No, not yet,' replied my friend.
Growing very impatient, I asked, 'Well, when can I see the baby?'
'WHEN HE CRIES!' she told me.
'WHEN HE CRIES?' I demanded. 'Why do I have to wait until he CRIES?'
'BECAUSE I FORGOT WHERE I PUT HIM, O.K.?!!'
Thanks to Ann.
By the way, Ann has a lovely Pentecost sermon posted.
'May I see the new baby?' I asked
'Not yet ,' She said 'I'll make coffee and we can chat for a while
first.'
Thirty minutes had passed, and I asked, 'May I see the new baby now?'
'No, not yet,' She said.
After another few minutes had elapsed, I asked again, 'May I see the baby now?'
'No, not yet,' replied my friend.
Growing very impatient, I asked, 'Well, when can I see the baby?'
'WHEN HE CRIES!' she told me.
'WHEN HE CRIES?' I demanded. 'Why do I have to wait until he CRIES?'
'BECAUSE I FORGOT WHERE I PUT HIM, O.K.?!!'
Thanks to Ann.
By the way, Ann has a lovely Pentecost sermon posted.
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