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Little Johnnys' Bike

Little Johnny 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 Johnny was a bit of a trouble maker. He had gotten into trouble
at school and at home. Johnny's mother asked him if he thought he
deserved to get a bike for his birthday. Little Johnny, of course,
thought he did.

Johnny's mother, being a Christian woman, wanted Johnny to reflect on
his behavior over the last year. "Go to your room, Johnny, 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 Johnny
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, Johnny

Johnny 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 Johnny. I have been a good boy this year and would
like a red bike for my birthday. Thank you. Your friend, Johnny

Johnny 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 bike for my birthday. Johnny

Johnny knew he could not send this letter to God either. So, Johnny
wrote a fourth letter.

Letter 4
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 bike for my birthday.
Please!
Thanks, Johnny

Johnny knew, even if it were true, this letter was not going to get him
a bike. Now, Johnny was very upset. He went downstairs and told his
Mom that he wanted to go to church. Johnny's mother thought her plan
had worked as Johnny looked very sad. "Just be home in time for
dinner," Johnny's mother told him.

Johnny walked down the street to the church on the corner. Little
Johnny went into the church and up to the alter. He looked around to
see if anyone was there. Johnny 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.
Johnny began to write his letter to God.

Letter 5
God,
I'VE GOT YOUR MAMA. IF YOU WANT TO SEE HER AGAIN, SEND THE BIKE!

Signed,
YOU KNOW WHO!!!