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Promises Promises

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Little Johnny was walking along the railroad tracks when suddenly he got his foot caught under one of the railroad ties. He tried to get it out but it was really stuck. As he struggled to free his foot, he heard a noise and turned around. To his horror he saw a train coming.

Panicked he started to pray, 'God, please get my foot out of these tracks and I'll stop being bad!'

Nothing happened, his foot was still stuck. He looked up to see the train getting closer! He prayed again, 'God, please get my foot out and I'll stop swearing AND being bad!'

Still nothing his foot was wedged tight. The train was just seconds away! Little Johnny struggled frantically as the train's horn blared.

He tried his plea one more time, 'God, please, if you get my foot out of the tracks, I'll quit being bad, I'll stop swearing, AND I'll stop trying to look up little Mary's dress.'

Just as the train was about to hit Johnny, his foot broke free and he fell backwards, the train narrowly missing him. He got up, dusted himself off, looked toward Heaven and said 'Thanks anyway God, I got it myself.'

 

 

Mari Armstrong
DiSalle Real Estate Co. - Toledo, OH

So true! Sure would be great if we all lived by our promises, wouldn't it?

May this be a reminder..... Thanks for posting!

Jul 08, 2010 01:39 PM
Kate Pedersen
Metropolist - Seattle, WA
because life moves you

Ed, Thanks for the laugh.  Good one!

Jul 08, 2010 01:40 PM
Al Raymondi
Ocean View Realty Group in Ormond By The Sea Florida - Ormond Beach, FL
Ormond By The Sea Florida - Home and Condo Sales

Cute story Ed, thanks for giving us a chuckle.

Jul 08, 2010 01:44 PM
Sergio Rebollo Jr.
Real Estate TeamMates - Miami, FL

Funny one!!  Little Johnny forgot who really saved him!!

Jul 08, 2010 04:01 PM