Good Morning,
I am enjoying a hot cup of Door County Autumn Spice Coffee and it is time to write.
Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he shall not depart from it.
I had an experience the other day that I want to share. I was stopped off at the local grocery store for just a couple of items. As I entered the store I was greeted by about 6-7 Boy Scouts. These were the younger boys at about the age of six or seven years old. Their parents and a few younger siblings were there for help and encouragement.
Like the girl scouts, the Boy Scouts have an annual fund raiser. I was asked politely if I wanted to purchase something to help them out. I looked over what they were selling and spotted the large fund raising type of candy bars.
I enjoy donating when I can to their causes and using the moments as a teaching lesson. First lesson was a math lesson. I asked how much the candy bars were. I was told by one of the scouts that they were selling for two dollars each. I said "That is a good deal. I will take twenty dollars worth." That little guy was puzzled and looked for dad. Dad looked at me and said "we have to work on our division a little". I handed the boy a twenty dollar bill and said "you owe me ten candy bars. and now comes the hard part. Please take these candy bars and give them away to any veterans that come though here. If need be you can give all of the candy bars to one veteran. They are easy to spot by the caps they wear, or you might have to ask some people if they are veterans. We are proud of them and want them to feel special."
Then the boys were gathered around their leader who explained to them that a veteran is a man or woman who served or is serving in our armed forces. "They fight to protect us all". He did a great job with his explanation.
One of the siblings of the scouts was a little girl who quickly asked this question. "Is Mom a Veterman? I could not hold my chuckle in. Her Dad replied "Yes Mom is a Veterman. You have seen her go away in her uniform and work as a nurse for the other Vetermans. The little girl asked, "Does Mom have to fight too? "His reply was straight to the point. "Yes if needed Mom has a rifle and will fight." This little girl looked confused and then she saw Mom walk in. The little boy I had been wheeling and dealing with took one one of the candy bars and handed a candy bar to the lady and said. "Here is a candy bar for being a veteran. Take it with you when you go fighting, it might come in handy."
There were a few eyes that were experiencing a hay fever attack right then as tears rolled down their cheeks. I do believe my own eyes were a little damp with leakage.
My point for the day is this. There are moments in time when we can teach children a lesson by supporting their causes. This blog gets read in many countries who have armed forces. They also have children who can be taught small lessons now and then, by spending a little cash and time with them.
God bless. Let there be peace today and all sit down to munch on a candy bar.
Marty
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