THE SNEEZE...

Another recent email received...passing it on for those who will enjoy the attitude and determination shown here.

> They walked in tandem, each of the ninety-two students filing into the already crowded auditorium. With their rich maroon gowns flowing and the traditional caps, they looked almost as grown up as they felt.
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> Dads swallowed hard behind broad smiles, and Moms freely brushed away tears.
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> This class would NOT pray during the commencements, not by choice, but because of a recent court ruling prohibiting it.
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> 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.
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> The speeches were nice, but they were routine until the final speech received a standing ovation.
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> A solitary student walked proudly to the microphone. He stood still and silent for just a moment, and then, it happened.
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> All 92 students, every single one of them, suddenly SNEEZED !!!!
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> The student on stage simply looked at the audience and said,
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> 'GOD BLESS YOU' And he walked off the stageā€¦
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> The audience exploded into applause. This graduating class had found a unique way to invoke God's blessing on their future with or without the court's approval.
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> This is a true story; it happened at Eastern Shore District High School in Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia.

And for those who don't understand the story...many people use this custom of saying "God Bless You" when a person sneezes.

WHERE THERE IS A WILL.....THERE IS A WAY!
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AAA-CHooo...sry. dunno
Wave...You got it...."God Bless You"!grin
Hi Avias,

I had read that story also. God bless these people for standing up for what they believe in!thumbs up
GJ. Yes to your comment & thinking some positive thoughts about the generation coming up in this world....more power to them!applause
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This reminds me of my son, every time he sneeze he would yell at me, " Mommy say "bless you"!" if he doesn't hear me say it.laugh
Crazy...Yeah, custom is really more widespread than we think! He sounds like a cute and fun boy!wave thumbs up
Avias,

He is Muslim but since he's a baby, I always say "Bless You!" every time he sneeze...he's 10 years old nowgrin

He told me that some of his Muslim friends asked why he says " Bless you!" every time they sneeze and he simply told them that his mom says it every time he sneeze so he'll receive more blessings from Godlaugh
Crzy...That works and is true also. Sounds like he's a smart boy!thumbs up
Thanks Avias!

He is very smart...my pride reallywine bouquet
Avias
Amen!.....thumbs up bowing
Ha, we are the most contrary people! I like that story. Chances are, tell a bunch of students they had to be blessed and half would rebel. Tell them they can't, and ingenuity happens. rolling on the floor laughing
Hi Angel...Thanks for your comment...says it all!
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Hello Avais wave This is a great story thumbs up
Legs...Bunch of rebels they are...not about to give up! Takes this attitude to create solutions, right? cheering
Hi Only...Glad you liked the story...certain rights don't die easy!handshake
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