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Grinding Start

I turned the key, pressed the gas pedal. The motor belched the starter grated. “No. Not today! I can’t be late. I’m teaching the class. I have to be there!” Our three-year-old piped up from the back seat, “Try it again, Mom.” The motor coughed, caught, settled to a steady purr. My little two-cylinder Fiat, slow, but steady as she goes, took me everywhere. Again, from the back seat, “I knew it would start, Mom. I prayed.”

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Paul Callus

Date: 1/12/2015 11:10:00 AM

Your 3 year old is a firm believer in prayers, Cona! Children's innocence can work wonders! Enjoyed your pleasant poem. // paul

Cona Adams
Date: 1/12/2015 1:10:00 PM

Thank you, Paul. Yes, sometimes they teach us. Thanks for the visit. All the best to you.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/9/2015 2:56:00 PM

- .... No new car from Santa Claus :))) - Enjoy reading, from the child's mouth! - I wish you a lovely weekend,Cona - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Cona Adams
Date: 1/9/2015 3:08:00 PM

Thank you, Anne Lise, for visiting, and leaving good wishes. May you have a brilliant weekend as well. : - )

Rowdy Yates

Date: 1/8/2015 2:32:00 PM

Sometimes just the simpless this are the best. My father was a big Rawhide fan. My real name is Rowdy Yates. But enjoyed the read.

Cona Adams
Date: 1/9/2015 6:47:00 AM

Oh, that's cool. Your father is responsible. He took advantage of his last name to give you a famous character's name. I think I would have liked knowing your father.

Robert Nehls

Date: 1/7/2015 10:59:00 AM

Hi, Cona. So many wonderful lessons can be learned from children. They can certainly lead us to God's heart. Very nice poem, my friend..... Robert.

Cona Adams
Date: 1/7/2015 2:11:00 PM

Yes, they can. Sometimes, they set the example for us worry wart adults. Thanks for the visit.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/5/2015 7:33:00 PM

Today I was stuck in the snow and my friend suggested a prayer. Inside my mind I thought it was silly but before I knew it we were on our way. Me of little faith!

Cona Adams
Date: 1/6/2015 8:18:00 AM

Would that we adults, in every situation, possess the faith of a child. Thanks for reading, Richard.