Thursday, December 15, 2005

Here in America most wishful letters this time of year are addressed to Santa Claus or the North Pole. Fox Morning News did a story today about a Jewish custom where they send letters to God this time of year. They reported that they receive thousands each year, each used to be read but now with the volume they are simply stuffed into the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem. Those that receive the letters at the Post Office told the reporter about their favorite letter. It was from a man in poverty that asked for 5,000 Sheqels or what equated to $1,000. The postal workers were so moved by the simple request that they all pitched in to give what they could and were able to deliver 4,300 Sheqels to the man. He then sent a thank you note to God that said, "Thank you God for answering my request, but next time don't use those thieves at the Post Office. They only delivered 4,300 Sheqels."

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