Little Bobby 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 Bobby was a bit of a

troublemaker. He had gotten into trouble at school and at home.

Bobby's mother asked him if he thought he deserved to get a bike for

his birthday. Little Bobby, of course, thought he did.

Bobby's mother wanted Bobby to reflect on his behavior over the last

year. “Go to your room, Bobby, 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 Bobby stomped up the steps to his room and

sat down to write God a letter.

Letter 1
Dear God,
I have been a very good boy this year and I would like a bike for my

birthday. I want a red one.
Your friend,
Bobby

Bobby 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,
I have been an “OK “boy this year. I still would really like a bike

for my birthday.
Bobby

Bobby knew he could not send this letter to God either. So, Bobby

wrote a third letter.

Letter 3
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 bike for my birthday. Please!
Thank you,
Bobby

Bobby knew, even if it was true, this letter was not going to get

him a bike.

Now, Bobby was very upset. He went downstairs and told his mom that

he wanted to go to church. Bobby's mother thought her plan had

worked, as Bobby looked very sad. “Just be home in time for dinner,”

Bobby's mother told him.

Bobby walked down the street to the church on the corner. Little

Bobby went into the church and up to the altar. He looked around to

see if anyone was there. Bobby bent down and picked up a statue of

the Mary! .
He slipped the statue 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. Bobby

began to write his letter to God.

Letter 4
God,
I'VE KIDNAPPED YOUR MAMA. IF YOU WANT TO SEE HER AGAIN, SEND THE

BIKE!
!!!!!!!!!