Little Leroy came into the kitchen where his mother was making
Dinner. His birthday was coming up and he thought this was a
Good time to tell his mother what he wanted. "Mom, I want a
Bike for my birthday."
Little Leroy was a bit of a troublemaker. He had gotten into
Trouble at school and at home. Leroy's mother asked him if he
Thought he deserved to get a bike for his birthday. Little
Leroy, of course, thought he did. Leroy's mother, being a
Christian woman, wanted Leroy to reflect on his behavior over
The last year.
"Go to your room, Leroy, and think about how you have behaved
This year. Then write a letter to God and tell him why you
Deserve a bike for your birthday."
Little Leroy stomped up the steps to his room and sat down to
Write God a letter.
Letter 1
Dear God:
I have been a very good boy this year and I would like a bike
For my birthday. I want a red one.
Your friend, Leroy
Leroy knew that this wasn't true. He had not been a very good
Boy this year, so he tore up the letter and started over.
Letter 2
Dear God:
This is your friend, Leroy. I have been a pretty good boy this
Year and I would like a red bike for my birthday. Thank you.
Your friend, Leroy
Leroy knew that this wasn't true, either. So, he tore up the
Letter and started again.
Letter 3
Dear God:
I have been an "OK" boy this year. I still would really like a
Red bike for my birthday.
Leroy
Leroy knew he could not send this letter to God either. So,
Leroy wrote another letter.
Letter 4
Dear God:
I know I haven't been a good boy this year. I am very sorry.
I will be a good boy if you just send me a red bike for my
Birthday. Please!
Thank you, Leroy
Leroy knew, even if it was true, this letter was not going
To get him a bike. By now, Leroy was very upset. He went
Downstairs and told his mom that he wanted to go to church.
Leroy's mother thought her plan had worked as Leroy looked
Very sad.
"Just be home in time for dinner," Leroy's mother told him.
Leroy walked down the street to the church on the corner.
Little Leroy, went into the church and up to the altar.
He looked around to see if anyone was there. Leroy bent
Down and picked up a statue of the Virgin Mary. He slipped
It under his shirt and ran out of the church, down the
Street, into the house, and up to his room.
He shut the door to his room and sat down with a piece of
Paper and a pen. Leroy began to write his letter to God.
Letter 5
Dear God:
I'VE GOT YOUR MAMA. IF YOU WANT TO SEE HER AGAIN, SEND THE
BIKE.