Thanks to Beyond Bathtime Blog, for publishing my story:

“Mom, I need you to pray for me.” The serious look on Older’s face caused me to lean in with concern.

“OK,” I said. “What is it?” 

Older took a deep breath and said, “Well, tomorrow is Younger’s birthday, and on my birthday, he tortured me all day long. I need the Lord to help me not to torture him back.”

“Tortured? On your birthday? How?” I tried to recall the day several months ago. I remembered cake and ice cream and presents; no torture.

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