Rebel

A bit of an introduction for those that do not go to the same church that we do. In our church, the kids usually call the adults Brother or Sister So-and-so. (Ha, ha, save your comments about calling everyone in the church by the same name. You know what I mean.)

So a darling friend of mine brought her family by to visit and wish me a happy birthday on Friday night. And while they were here, they sang to me. A few minutes after the song, her daughter walked up to me with this funny smile on her face. She leaned in close and whispered, "Sister Allen, don't tell my mom or dad, but when we were singing Happy Birthday to You, I sang Linn instead of Sister Allen."

That might well have been my greatest feat of self-control. Keeping a straight face on that one near killed me. I felt it my responsibility to mention it to her parents though. A rebellious soul like that can wind up in trouble if not kept in check.