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Debbie · 08-17-2002, 07:35 PM

There was a little boy visiting his grandparents on their farm. And he was given a slingshot to play without in the woods. he practiced in the woods, but he could never hit the target. And getting a little discouraged; he headed back to dinner. As he was walking back he saw Grandma's pet duck. Just out of impulse, he let fly, hit the duck square in the head, and killed it. He was shocked and grieved. In a panic, he hid the dead duck in the woodpile, only to see his sister watching. Sally had seen it all, but she said nothing.
After lunch that day Grandma said, "Sally, let's wash the dishes." But Sally said, "Grandma, Johnny told me he wanted to help in the kitchen today, didn't you Johnny?" And then she whispered to him, "Remember, the duck?" So Johnny did the dishes. Later Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go fishing, and Grandma said, "I'm sorry but I need Sally to help make supper." But Sally smiled and said, "Well, that's all right because Johnny told me he wanted to help." And she whispered again, "Remember, the duck?" So Sally went fishing and Johnny stayed. After several days of Johnny doing both his chores and Sally's, he finally couldn't stand it any longer. He came to Grandma and confessed that he killed the duck. She knelt down, gave him a hug, and said, "Sweetheart, I know. You see, I was standing at the window and I saw the whole thing. But because I love you, I forgave you. But I was just wondering how long would you let Sally make a slave of you."

I don't know what's in your past. I don't know what one sin the enemy keeps throwing up in your face. But whatever it is, I want you to know something. Jesus Christ was standing at the window. And He saw the whole thing. But because He loves you, He has forgiven you. Perhaps He's wondering how long you'll let the enemy make a slave out of you. The great thing about God is that He not only forgives, but He forgets!!!

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**Ann** · 08-17-2002, 10:28 PM

Barbiedeb

I just love this post. It is so beautiful and so true. We are usually the last to forive ourselves.

And I love your new signature, or if it isn't new I must be blind LOL. It suits those lovely butterflies. When I see a butterfly now in my garden, I think of you.

Debbie · 08-17-2002, 10:33 PM

Hi Ann!!

You are just so sweet, did you notice I changed it again....lol I kept singing the Elton John song so I figured....what the heck

Thanks for all your encouraging words Ann, you always brighten my day!!

Many hugs.
Love,
Debbie

CaryCappy · 08-20-2002, 05:24 PM

dear Deb;
what a wonderful story....I will pass it along as soon as I stop crying!
I want you All to know I've have sent alot of what I've found/read here on to others!
You are all helping others..more than you realize!

Prayers and blessings!
Cary

**Ann** · 08-20-2002, 05:30 PM

Hi Cary

Welcome to our family. Stop by and tell us a little about yourself sometime. We're all happy to have you join us here.

Debbie · 08-20-2002, 07:24 PM

Hi Cary!!

I'd like to welcome you to our family along with Ann. As Ann said, please join in, tell us a little about yourself and please keep coming back

Take care.
Many hugs
Debbie

08-17-2002, 07:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Debbie I used to work here ;) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: I live in Trevose, PA & collect Barbies :) Posts: 2,016	Remember the Duck There was a little boy visiting his grandparents on their farm. And he was given a slingshot to play without in the woods. he practiced in the woods, but he could never hit the target. And getting a little discouraged; he headed back to dinner. As he was walking back he saw Grandma's pet duck. Just out of impulse, he let fly, hit the duck square in the head, and killed it. He was shocked and grieved. In a panic, he hid the dead duck in the woodpile, only to see his sister watching. Sally had seen it all, but she said nothing. After lunch that day Grandma said, "Sally, let's wash the dishes." But Sally said, "Grandma, Johnny told me he wanted to help in the kitchen today, didn't you Johnny?" And then she whispered to him, "Remember, the duck?" So Johnny did the dishes. Later Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go fishing, and Grandma said, "I'm sorry but I need Sally to help make supper." But Sally smiled and said, "Well, that's all right because Johnny told me he wanted to help." And she whispered again, "Remember, the duck?" So Sally went fishing and Johnny stayed. After several days of Johnny doing both his chores and Sally's, he finally couldn't stand it any longer. He came to Grandma and confessed that he killed the duck. She knelt down, gave him a hug, and said, "Sweetheart, I know. You see, I was standing at the window and I saw the whole thing. But because I love you, I forgave you. But I was just wondering how long would you let Sally make a slave of you." I don't know what's in your past. I don't know what one sin the enemy keeps throwing up in your face. But whatever it is, I want you to know something. Jesus Christ was standing at the window. And He saw the whole thing. But because He loves you, He has forgiven you. Perhaps He's wondering how long you'll let the enemy make a slave out of you. The great thing about God is that He not only forgives, but He forgets!!! Author: Unknown

08-17-2002, 10:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,173	Barbiedeb I just love this post. It is so beautiful and so true. We are usually the last to forive ourselves. And I love your new signature, or if it isn't new I must be blind LOL. It suits those lovely butterflies. When I see a butterfly now in my garden, I think of you. __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

08-20-2002, 05:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,173	Hi Cary Welcome to our family. Stop by and tell us a little about yourself sometime. We're all happy to have you join us here. __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

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08-17-2002, 10:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Debbie I used to work here ;) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: I live in Trevose, PA & collect Barbies :) Posts: 2,016	Hi Ann!! You are just so sweet, did you notice I changed it again....lol I kept singing the Elton John song so I figured....what the heck Thanks for all your encouraging words Ann, you always brighten my day!! Many hugs. Love, Debbie

08-20-2002, 05:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
CaryCappy Paused Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gainesville Ga. Posts: 24	dear Deb; what a wonderful story....I will pass it along as soon as I stop crying! I want you All to know I've have sent alot of what I've found/read here on to others! You are all helping others..more than you realize! Prayers and blessings! Cary

08-20-2002, 07:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Debbie I used to work here ;) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: I live in Trevose, PA & collect Barbies :) Posts: 2,016	Hi Cary!! I'd like to welcome you to our family along with Ann. As Ann said, please join in, tell us a little about yourself and please keep coming back Take care. Many hugs Debbie

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