Tuesday 27 April 2021

The Best Moment

 

There we were in the Parish Hall listening to the priest give one of his Bible Study lectures. There were not many of us; about half a dozen or so. To illustrate his point, (I can't remember what the point was; I was looking out the window wondering whether we'll have pizza for supper), anyway ... as I was saying, to illustrate his point the priest asked us to write anonymously on a piece of paper ... so I wrote "anonymously" ... no ... no ... I was joking. 

Let's start again ... the priest asked us to write anonymously what was the best moment in our lives.

He then collected the pieces of paper and read them out one at a time. The first one said the best moment was when she gave birth to her baby and how she'll never forget holding him in her arms just minutes old. The woman identified herself and described that lovely moment and the group said, "Aaah ... how beautiful"

The second piece of paper was also baby related. This man had said how he remembers his baby daughter holding tight to his little finger. What a moment that was.

A young woman said her best moment was when her husband proposed to her; and she realised for the first time how it felt to be loved. She cried as her piece of paper was read out by the priest.

There was also a touching moment when someone's child was healed after a serious life-threatening illness.

My piece of paper was the penultimate to be read. The priest read, "I had a nice apple pie earlier this week!"

The priest looked at me and said, "Is that all?"

I did not help by saying, "I had vanilla ice cream with it too!"

I hate these stupid sessions where they ask personal questions. How was I to know what they meant by beautiful moments? My wife is angry with me !!! She has told me of many best moments in my life since we met. I can't remember many of them. Why is it you women like to tell men how lucky we are!

21 comments:

  1. Dearest Victor,
    Haha, love your answer and at times, yes that is what we want to reply! What is the purpose of asking such questions? What good does it do?
    You should have offered him a slice of apple pie, so he too knows 'that' feeling!
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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    1. To be fair, Mariette, the priest was trying to make people remember special times in their lives, like weddings, when they fell in love, the birth of a child and so on. I thought of the apple pie. It was at reduced price from the supermarket because of its "sell-by" date. The ice-cream was bought full price though.

      God bless.

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    2. Sure Victor, the priest was hinting for so-called meaningful 'hinge' moments. But yours had an expiration date and needed to be dealt with! 😜

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  2. ...this reminds me of when I go to the doctor the nurse will ask, "can you spell your name?" And I say "YES!"

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  3. Why is it you women like to tell men how lucky we are!, that is what you asked. I will ask Sherry when she gets to your blog. God Bless!
    Sherry & jack in North Carolina (On this side of the pond)

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    1. I'd be interested to hear Sherry's answer.

      God bless you both, Jack.

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  4. Ha! At least no-one can accuse you of living in the past. Carpe diem!

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    1. I wasn't quite concentrating on what he was saying; and ... I was also thinking about pizza at the time.

      God bless you, Mevely.

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  5. It's a woman's prerogative, Victor! Funny, funny post today, my friend.
    Blessings!

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    1. Yes, I guess it is a woman's right. Behind every great man there is a woman telling him he is not that great really!

      God bless, Martha.

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  6. LOL, a piece of pie and ice cream, a great combo. :)

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    1. My mind was on the right thing at the time.

      God bless, Bill.

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  7. Delightful read. Keep the good words coming. Thanks, Victor. Have a blest Tuesday

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    1. Thank you so much Nells. You're so kind.

      God bless.

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  8. It would sure to be hard to pick just one - I've have had so many. :)

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  9. You're quite the practical one.

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    1. I wasn't thinking straight, Kathy.

      God bless you.

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  10. You are very wise, you enjoy the small things. We would all be happier if we were grateful for the many wonderful small things we are blessed with.

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    1. I'll be honest, Mimi. It was a big pie!

      God bless always.

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