Conversation #12

Me: I am having a horrible day.
Her: It's gonna get better.
Me: Yea, right.
Her: Do you love the Lord?
Me: Yes, mame.
Her: Then it's already better.
Me: If you say so.
Her: Can you breathe?
Me: Yes, mame.
Her: Then it's already better.
Me: Ok.
Her: Has God ever done anything for you?
Me: Yes mame.
Her: Then it's already better.
Me: (Laughing). Yes mame.
Her: Girl, get your praise on.
She proceeds to give God a praise dance. I joined her.

Conversation Flashback #3

Grandmama loved to spread her wisdom. She was always willing to tell you something. Here are some of the things I remember.

• Is you a fool or a plumb fool?


• Where did you loose your common sense? I know you were born with some.


• One of these days, God is gonna come get me. It won't be long.


• Lord, it's Your servant. You chilluns' is getting on my nerves. Come get um Lord, before I send them to You.


• I know you just did the fool. God still loves you baby. I'm not sure, I still loves you.


• You call that work!


• Laugh baby. It won't hurt that much.