The technician came to check out my
Air conditioner and furnace.
While he worked I learned that he had
Two step sons.
"I'm a step mom, too," I said,
"But my step kids are grown up and
Really great."
His were young and lots of
Trouble.
He rolled his eyes just talking
About the boys.
I shared the four qualities I had
Prayed for in a husband hoping he
Might take them to heart:
Godly,
Intelligent,
Gentle, and
A sense of humor.
I told the fellow that Jack had possessed all of
Those good attributes although he often
Quipped, "Three out of four aren't bad."
When his work was finished the young
Man didn't leave empty handed.
I sent him off with three of my tracts,
A promise that I would pray for him, and a
Leftover from lunch, a double portion of
Pineapple upside down cake.