Prayer Interrupted

Dear Lord, Thank you for such a beauti...

What on earth is that smell?

I'll be right back, Lord. I just need to figure out where that smell is coming from.

Sorry it took me so long. Lord. But as I was searching for the source of that smell, it occurred to me that I left a load of laundry in the washing machine last night, so I just threw it in the dryer really quickly.

Now where were we?

Oh, it doesn't matter anyway, I'll just start over.

Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for such a beautiful day, and for the chance to enjoy this quiet time with you before the kids wak...

What are you doing out of bed this early?

No, I'm not going to make you breakfast yet. It's 6:00am.

No, it is detrimental to my health to wrestle at such an early hour. Either sit quietly on the couch or go back to bed, but do not talk to me while I am conversing with God.

Okay, let's try this again.

Dear Jesus. Thank you for blessing me with such lovely...er, persistent childr...

I said be quiet!

No, I will not make you a ham sandwich. Who eats a ham sandwich for breakfast anyway?

No, I don't want to look at the scab on your leg. It's gross.

I said be quiet! Don't you understand that my praying to God to help me be a better person directly affects you?!?

Why are you bleeding?

No, you aren't suppose to pull off your scabs. Throw it in the garbage and grab a band-aid.

They are in the middle drawer in the bathroom.

I said the middle drawer!

Don't slam the drawer, your going to wake up your brother and sister!

Dear God. Please help me.

Amen.