Little Johnny's Birthday

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 that he wanted a bike for his birthday.

Little Johnny was a bit of a troublemaker and his mother didn’t think he deserved a bike. So, she said, “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 it was not true. He had not been a good boy this year, so he tore it up and started over.

Letter 2
Dear God, I have been an OK boy this year. I still would like a bike for my birthday. Johnny.

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

Letter 3
Dear 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! Thank you, Johnny.

Johnny knew that it was not true. By now he was very upset. He went downstairs and told his mother that he needed to go to church.

She thought her plan had worked.

He went to the altar. Johnny looked around to see if anyone was looking as he bent down and picked up a statue of the Virgin Mary. He slipped it up under his shirt and ran out the church going back home. He ran to his room and shut the door. Johnny began to write his letter to God.

Letter 4
Dear God,
I got yo mama. If you ever want to see her again, send the bike.
Signed, You know who