Little Leroy

Little Leroy 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 what he wanted. "Mom, I want a bike for my birthday." Little Leroy was a
bit of a troublemaker. He has gotten into trouble at school and at home.
Leroy's mother asked him if he thought he deserved to get a bike for his birthday.
Little Leroy, of course, thought he did. Leroy's mother, being a Christian
woman, wanted Leroy to reflect on his behavior over the last year. " Go to
your room, Leroy, 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 Leroy stomped up the steps to his room and sat down to write God a
letter.

Letter 1:
Dear God:
I have been very good boy this year and I would like a bike for my
birthday. I want a red one. Your friend, Leroy.

Leroy knew that this wasn't true. He had not been a very good boy this
year, so he tore up the letter and started over.

Letter 2:
Dear God:
This is your friend, Leroy. I have been a pretty good boy this year and
I
would like a red bike for my birthday. Thank You. Your friend, Leroy


Leroy knew this wasn't true, either. So, he tore up the later and stated
again.

Letter 3:
Dear God:
I have been an "OK"! boy this year. I still would like a red bike for my
birthday. Leroy. Leroy knew he could not send this letter to God either.
So, Leroy wrote another Letter.

Letter 4:
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 red bike for my birthday. Please!
Thank You, Leroy
Leroy knew, even if it was true, this letter was not going to get him a
bike. By now, Leroy was very upset. He went downstairs and told his Mom
that he wanted to go to church. Leroy's mother thought her plan had worked as
Leroy looked very sad. "Just be home in time for dinner." Leroy's mother
told him.
Leroy walked down the street to the church on the corner and up to the
altar. He looked around to see if anyone was there. Leroy bent down and
picked up a statue of the Virgin Mary. He slipped it under his shirt and
ran out of the church, down the street into the house, and up to his room. He
shut the door to his room and sat down with a piece of paper and a pen.
Leroy began to write his letter to God.

Letter 5:
God,
I'VE GOT YOUR MAMA. IF YOU WANT TO SEE HER AGAIN, SEND THE BIKE.
SIGNED, YOU KNOW WHO