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Posted: 12/20/2014 2:11:35 PM EDT

Last week, I took my grandchildren to a restaurant.

My eight-year-old grandson 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 Grandpa 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 grandson burst into tears and asked me, "Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?"

So after I assured him that he had done a terrific job and that
God was certainly not mad at him, an elderly gentleman approached the table.

He winked at my grandson and said, "I happen to know that God
thought that was a great prayer."

"Really?" my grandson asked.

"Cross my heart," the man replied.

Then, in a theatrical whisper, he added (indicating the woman
whose remark had started this whole thing), "Too bad she never asks God for
ice cream. A little ice cream is sometimes good for the soul."

Naturally, I bought my grandchildren ice cream at the end of the
meal. My grandson stared at his ice cream for a moment, and then he 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. Shove it up your ass, you grouchy old bitch!"

Kind of brings tears to your eyes, doesn't it?

Posted: 12/20/2014 2:23:32 PM EDT

[#1]

That kid is going places.

Posted: 12/20/2014 2:24:30 PM EDT

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Posted: 12/20/2014 2:29:30 PM EDT

[#3]

Nice!

Posted: 12/20/2014 2:29:43 PM EDT

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Yea he is.

Posted: 12/20/2014 2:32:36 PM EDT

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I can't recall ever actually hearing someone pray at a restaurant. Maybe some kind of formal event, like a wedding rehearsal dinner, but never at "Olive Garden".

Posted: 12/20/2014 2:34:37 PM EDT

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Last week, I took my grandchildren to a restaurant.

My eight-year-old grandson 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 Grandpa 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 grandson burst into tears and asked me, "Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?"

So after I assured him that he had done a terrific job and that God was certainly not mad at him, an elderly gentleman approached the table.

He winked at my grandson and said, "I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer."

"Really?" my grandson asked.

"Cross my heart," the man replied.

Then, in a theatrical whisper, he added (indicating the woman whose remark had started this whole thing), "Too bad she never asks God for ice cream. A little ice cream is sometimes good for the soul."

Naturally, I bought my grandchildren ice cream at the end of the meal. My grandson stared at his ice cream for a moment, and then he 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. Shove it up your ass, you grouchy old bitch!"

Kind of brings tears to your eyes, doesn't it?

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Have you bought him a gun yet? Why don't you get him a little .22 cal Ruger Bearcat?

Posted: 12/20/2014 2:34:48 PM EDT

[#7]

Should have said "Dear god, we would all be so grateful if you could help that bitch to shut up and mind her own business."

Posted: 12/20/2014 2:41:33 PM EDT

[#8]

My first and only grandchild just turned one month old. Truly looking forward to the coming years and all the bad stuff I can teach him to get into

Posted: 12/20/2014 3:03:18 PM EDT

[#9]

Too funny

you owe me a drink good thing my iPhone is in a water resistant case

Posted: 12/20/2014 3:35:39 PM EDT

[#10]

Did he really say that? Fucking win man.

Posted: 12/20/2014 3:37:41 PM EDT

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Posted: 12/20/2014 3:46:07 PM EDT

[#12]

Having 3 grandkids I can relate to that story.

Posted: 12/20/2014 3:55:35 PM EDT

[#13]

Reading this with my three month old granddaughter on my lap and three year old grandson playing next me.

My eldest granddaughter is home, grounded, for being a smart-ass to her Mama.

Yeah, I can relate.

Posted: 12/20/2014 4:22:42 PM EDT

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Posted: 12/20/2014 5:05:10 PM EDT

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I can't recall ever actually hearing someone pray at a restaurant. Maybe some kind of formal event, like a wedding rehearsal dinner, but never at "Olive Garden".

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I notice you are posting from Oregon

Posted: 12/20/2014 5:11:20 PM EDT

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Did he really say that? Fucking win man.

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Agreed, if true that is awesome.

My sides have achieved orbit.

Posted: 12/20/2014 5:14:48 PM EDT

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Posted: 12/20/2014 5:16:39 PM EDT

[#18]

That kid was born to be a landman!

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Posted: 12/20/2014 5:19:57 PM EDT

[#19]

OUT FUCKING STANDING !!!!!!!!!

Posted: 12/20/2014 5:28:17 PM EDT

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I can't recall ever actually hearing someone pray at a restaurant. Maybe some kind of formal event, like a wedding rehearsal dinner, but never at "Olive Garden".

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You need to go to nicer restaurants, try Red Lobster next time.

Most people there take off their ball caps when they pray.

Posted: 12/20/2014 5:32:01 PM EDT

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I can't recall ever actually hearing someone pray at a restaurant. Maybe some kind of formal event, like a wedding rehearsal dinner, but never at "Olive Garden".

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It's common among evangelicals. Like open carry fanatics, there is a component of "look at me" as there is the actual practice of the philosophy. My relatives in Colorado Springs hold hands and pray out loud around the restaurant table. It's not for me.

Posted: 12/20/2014 7:02:11 PM EDT

[#22]

Prayer in public is very common around here. It is usually done in a quiet voice to not disturb others. I'd say I see at least one table do it 75% of the time I eat out.

Posted: 12/20/2014 7:30:40 PM EDT

[#23]

You just made my weekend!!!!

Posted: 12/20/2014 7:37:46 PM EDT

[#24]

Hahaha. Your grandson is the man.

Posted: 12/20/2014 7:39:04 PM EDT

[#25]

I taught my 3 year old grandson how to light my smoke with a Bic lighter this week.
Next week I'll teach him how to pour a whisky how grandpa likes them.

I can't believe how some parents don't teach the basics anymore these days.

Posted: 12/20/2014 7:45:32 PM EDT

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Posted: 12/20/2014 7:48:35 PM EDT

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It's common among evangelicals. Like open carry fanatics, there is a component of "look at me" as there is the actual practice of the philosophy. My relatives in Colorado Springs hold hands and pray out loud around the restaurant table. It's not for me.

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I can't recall ever actually hearing someone pray at a restaurant. Maybe some kind of formal event, like a wedding rehearsal dinner, but never at "Olive Garden".

It's common among evangelicals. Like open carry fanatics, there is a component of "look at me" as there is the actual practice of the philosophy. My relatives in Colorado Springs hold hands and pray out loud around the restaurant table. It's not for me.

You seem like a real swell person.

Posted: 12/20/2014 7:50:45 PM EDT

[#28]

No way he actually said that.

If he did, tell his mother and father they've done a great job. Yeah, he's young for that language, but sometimes it needs to be said. LOL. I love it either way.

Posted: 12/20/2014 8:11:03 PM EDT

[#29]

32 years ago when my son was three I stopped at a Hardware store and as a I was in the checkout line my son was looking at a tape measure and the check out lady started talking to him like a baby he looked her straight in the eye and said spit it out lady.
She looked kinda funny and then said I guess I should. I almost choked when he said that.

I truly love being a Grandfather. I have three Granddaughters and a Grandson.

Posted: 12/20/2014 8:20:33 PM EDT

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The beauty of a grandpa going out in public with their grandchild is neither feel obligated
to use some bullshit PC filter.

I blame the kid and the kid blames grandpa....win...win.

Posted: 12/20/2014 8:28:45 PM EDT

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My first and only grandchild just turned one month old. Truly looking forward to the coming years and all the bad stuff I can teach him to get into

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A quarter a cuss word develops a vocabulary very quickly.

Or so I'm told......

Two grand sons here.

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Posted: 12/20/2014 10:19:35 PM EDT

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That kid was born to be a landman!

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Posted: 12/20/2014 10:23:33 PM EDT

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I can't recall ever actually hearing someone pray at a restaurant. Maybe some kind of formal event, like a wedding rehearsal dinner, but never at "Olive Garden".

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My family does it frequently

Posted: 12/20/2014 10:35:49 PM EDT

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Back to Grand kids. Just got back from sons house. My Grand son is 21mo old. He saw GrandMa's shoes setting by the door. He toddled over and pick them up and looked at me. I looked at him and said STINKY. He thought about it and walked over to Grandma and said"STINKY"

gave them to her and walked away. I started laughing.

Posted: 12/20/2014 10:39:09 PM EDT

[#35]

Great kid.

Posted: 12/21/2014 12:37:39 AM EDT

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I taught my 3 year old grandson how to light my smoke with a Bic lighter this week.
Next week I'll teach him how to pour a whisky how grandpa likes them.

I can't believe how some parents don't teach the basics anymore these days.

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