The Blessing

As told to Hollis by Clara Susan:
May Margaret said y'all bow your heads and close your eyes. Dear, Lord, bless this food to the nourishment of our bodies. And help us as we go through this life to make the right decisions. Bless Esther Agnes as she tries to get over her husband running off with that woman that played trumpet in the Harper Quartet all those years ago. And if it be thy will, render unto that no-good man all the punishment that you see fit. And fix that trumpet playing woman too. And please help Clara Susan to get interested in a man. We all worry about her and her situation so much. They's so many good menfolk around here. If I sat and made a list I'm sure I could name 5 or 6 that would be good for her. And bless Mamma. Help her as she goes through her search for teeth that fit. It must be awful to go around with a mouth full of teeth that don't go with your gums. Bless Harvey Lynn and Betty Faye as they expand their family. Give them the wisdom to know when to quit. And bless them kids of theirs. Teach them to be quiet and respectful and to help their mamma and daddy with the new baby coming out soon and all. And help them oldest boys with their boils. Teach them not to pick at 'em so they can get well. And, Dear Lord, bless Cleveron. Help him to get back on at the panty factory. And help the others who got let go. It don't seem right. Ladies got to have panties even if times is bad. Thank God I still got my job driving the school bus. We pray a special blessing for our boy in San Francisco. Keep him safe from all them things going on out there. Things we see on Fox News and all. And help our boy in New Orleans working in that night club. I know he can sing good, but he could be singing church songs. And bless his roommate. It still don't seem right living in the same apartment with a member of the opposite sex, but so many things don't seem right these days. And bless our new president. It must be real hard on him trying to run a country. It would be hard even for a white man, so please be with him and guide him since he was elected and all. We ask all these blessings in Christ's name. Amen"
"Amen," said the group.
"And God bless us everyone," sighed Clara Susan.
Tomorrow: They All Eat

Hollis' funny name of the day:
Nova Cain is numbing