Tuesday, June 05, 2007
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The Truth About the Body and the Blood
A few nights ago, on the telephone, Mom and I were sharing all the latest funny stories about family members. Just silly little things that make you giggle, and love them all the more. She shared a tale of her cousin’s granddaughter, Andrea, who was recently confirmed.
I’m not completely familiar with this practice, but as I understand it, Andrea was required to attend several classes in preparation for her confirmation. After one such class, grandma came to pick Andrea up and drive her home. She asked, as many adults do, what Andrea was learning in class. Andrea replied in all seriousness that you weren’t supposed to “gulp the blood”, because there are lots of other kids waiting to drink it, and you shouldn’t be greedy. “Oh, and the body tastes gross.”
Grandma, of course, maintained her dignity and her straight face in light of such earnestness – and the moment passed.
Forward to the big day. Andrea looks beautiful in her white dress, and all goes according to plan. Later, when she gets a moment to chat, grandma asks Andrea, “Did you gulp the blood?” In a sober voice, Andrea turns to her grandma and replies, “No. I didn’t drink any. Somebody spit the body in it.”
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Comments (3)
LMAO!!! Are you sure this was Confirmation? It sounds more like First Communion/Eucharist? Got to love the little ones. They are so literal.
RYC: And why, darling woman, am I suddenly amazing...LOL I love Scrabble also but have told Twoberry that I shall hide the board if he ever visits me. That man is a master at the game. The story is a present for him after his comment on Superhero Handyman where he said, "Us superheroes aim to please." Made me laugh so hard that I called him Superhero Wordsmith and ran with it.
HUGS!!!