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Good morning, Billie. I thought I'd share that Eric has pulled his hamstring, so can't march or run for 5 days, and has asked for prayer. I know he's been supported by prayer by the fine FReepers here, so I thought I'd pass that along.

I also thought I'd share this great e-mail I got a few days ago. Forgive me if it's been posted, but I loved it!

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 . __________________________________________________

Hi, Ohio. So sorry about Eric's injury - that's sure not fun, and we'll certainly remember him in prayer.

I hadn't received that email, but love it! That was some very clever thinking!!

Sorry to hear about Eric, that is pretty painful isn't it? Bless his heart, our prayers are with him.

The Sneeze is great, I hadn't seen that before. I have read in old history type books, that the reason people say "God Bless You" when someone sneezes is that they used to think that every time you sneeze an evil spirit leaves your body!

I guess Demoncrats take too many antihistamines huh? We need to sprinkle pepper all over them! :)

Bravo!!!!! and of course GOD bless you!