This morning I woke up from the strangest dream. I dreamed one of the cows was peeking right in my bedroom window while more of them were running loose outside and around my room. It felt so real that I opened my eyes fast and looked toward the window.
Then Sister Mary Claire laughed and told me she had whispered in my ear while I was waking up that the cows were out. She said it was an April Fools’ joke, and I guess my sleepy mind turned it into a whole dream.
Afterward Sister explained the difference between a little shenanigan and a lie. She said a lie is meant to deceive, but a harmless joke is found out quickly and shared with laughter, not meant to hurt or truly frighten somebody. I thought that was a very good way to explain it.
We both laughed then, and I felt better knowing the cows were safe where they belonged. My little resolution today is to be truthful always, and also kind, even in joking.
Morning Prayer
Dear Jesus, thank You for this new month and for Sister Mary Claire, who teaches me so gently. Please help me to love the truth, keep a cheerful heart, and always be kind. Amen.
Love, Kathy
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