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THE
SNEEZE
THIS IS A GOOD ONE, AND IS
SUPPOSED TO BE TRUE!!!
THE
SNEEZE
They walked in tandem, each
of the ninety-three students filing
into the already crowded
auditorium. With rich maroon gowns
flowing and the traditional
caps, they looked almost as grown
up as they felt. Dads
swallowed hard behind broad smiles, and
moms freely brushed away
tears.
This class would not pray
during the commencements...not by
choice, but because of a
recent court ruling prohibiting it.
***
The principal and several
students were careful to stay within the
guidelines allowed by the
ruling. They gave inspirational and
challenging speeches, but
no one mentioned divine guidance,
and no one asked for blessings
on the graduates or their families.
The speeches were nice, but
they were routine...
until the final speech received
a standing ovation.
A solitary student walked
proudly to the microphone.
He stood still and silent
for just a moment, and then he
delivered his speech...an
astounding SNEEZE!
***
The rest of the students
rose immediately to their feet,
and in unison they said ...
"GOD BLESS YOU!"
The audience exploded into
applause! The graduating class
found a unique way to invoke
God's blessing on their future...
with or without the court's
approval.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
***
Leave it to our American
youth to find a way!
STORY
SENT IN BY ROBIN - NEW YORK
