wouldn't you know it ( Archived) (4)

The old country preacher had a teenage son, and
it was getting time the boy should give some thought to
choosing a profession. Like many young men, the boy didn't really know
what he wanted to do, and he didn't seem too concerned about it.

One day, while the boy was away at school, his
father decided to try an experiment. He went into the boy's
room and placed on this study table three objects: - a Bible - a
silver dollar, and - a bottle of whisky.

"I'll just hide behind the door," the old
preacher said to himself, "and when he comes home from
school this afternoon, I'll see which object he picks up. If it's the
Bible, he's going to be a preacher like me, and what a blessing that
would be! If he picks up the dollar, he's going to be a businessman, and
that would be okay, too. But if he picks up the bottle, he's going to be a
no-good drunkard, and, Lord, what a shame that would be."

The old man waited anxiously, and soon heard his
son's footsteps as he entered the house whistling and headed
for his room. He tossed his books on the bed, and as he turned to
leave the room he spotted the objects on the table. With curiosity in his
eye, he walked over to inspect them.

Finally, he picked up the Bible and placed it
under his arm. He picked up the silver dollar and dropped it
into his pocket. He uncorked the bottle and took a big drink.

"Lord have mercy on all of us," the old man
whispered, "he's gonna be a United States Congressman


A smile can make a dark day bright........find the one who makes your heart smile.
Have a great morning,Kat

Thank you, I did enjoy the story, it is a old one, but still a good one.