Photo prompt by Jade-Li
‘Father, do you know something we don’t?’
‘What do you mean, Johnny?’
‘The boat, Father. Have you had word from God, to be prepared?’
‘One should always be prepared, son. Ready to meet the Lord, our God. Strong in faith and confessed of sin. Be kind to your sister, and your friends. And to animals. When you reach the gates of heaven …’
‘Father, I’m only ten! Will I be meeting God soon then? Is that why you have a boat, to help me cross the river Styx?’
‘Styx is in Hell, son. You ….’
‘I’M GOING TO HELL?’
Thank you Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for continuing to set this 100 word or less challenge. It is certainly a commitment appreciated by many. Other 100 word stories can be read here.
RANDOM THOUGHTS by Trish 
Dear Trish,
This made me giggle. Sounds like a slight communication breakdown. Nice.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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And you can just see that kid getting the wrong end of the stick 🙂 Thanks Rochelle.
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It is so easy to say the wrong thing, I know that all to well.
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Thanks Michael 🙂
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A wonderful conversation, realistic and perfectly recorded 🙂
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Thank you
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This one is so relatable
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A future rock star for sure. Fun story with “Come Sail Away” playing in my head. 🙂
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Wonderful and realistic dialogue with a child. It made me snicker. Well done!
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😀 Thanks!
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Trish, such a delightful dialogue you’ve created. As confused as us adults are, I can only imagine how much more confused the youngsters are with what’s going on in their worlds.
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lol, perhaps he should have used a different lesson today…
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Out of the mouths of babes…. Gotta be careful of what you say around little ones. Great story.
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Thanks!!
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Can’t fault his logic in any way. Delightful
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😁
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Conversations with children can go that way. Never take your eye off the ball.
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Was! Going to hell at ten years old. He must be planning a colourful life.
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