What's in a name, anyway? (standard:humor, 906 words)
Author: Godspenman	Added: Nov 16 2019	Views/Reads: 1436/1014	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
The truth that makes us free indeed is none other than the truth about Jesus Christ. He is the only One capable of delivering something absolutely free.

I cannot express how ecstatic I was when someone gave me a coupon for a
free donut. Normally, I am not overly excited about “free.” 

All I had to do was fill out a little survey online and they would send
me a code that would guarantee me a free donut. In my “daily diary 
diet,” I have a whole section devoted to the subject that when a 
forbidden food is free it cancels out all calories. 

When I first told the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage, she looked at
me rather strangely and said, “Who said that?” 

I know we are both getting old but we are not that old! 

I got close to her, waved my hand so she could see me and said, “It's
me. I just said it. Can you hear me now?” 

“That is not funny. You know exactly what I meant.” 

My grin drained from my face and I said to her, “Well, I said it.” 

“Did,” she said inquisitively, “anybody ever say that before you said
it?” 

My wife has many talents, skills and gifts. It would be difficult for me
to say which is her best gift but at the moment, her greatest skill is 
backing me into a corner. And in a corner, I was thus backed. 

I then had to explain to her, in detail, how this was an observation I
worked through with much research. This is an original with me and I am 
quite proud to be the author. 

All she said was, “Huh, that is exactly what I thought.” 

I will go to my grave believing when a donut is free it means it is free
of calories. Call it what you will but free by any other name is still 
free in my personal dictionary. 

Getting back to my free donut. I was anxious to get to the donut shop,
cash in the coupon and enjoy a donut. I do not know when the best time 
to eat a donut is, so I just started at my convenience. 

I got at the donut shop and walked in and the smell was overpowering.
Nothing like the smell of donuts baking in the oven with a hint of 
coffee brewing in the background. I just stood there for a few seconds 
absorbing the luxury of this marvelous atmosphere. It is not often I 
can enjoy such luxuries, especially if my wife knows where I am. 

When I became adjusted to the ambiance, I walked up to the counter and
presented my coupon for a free donut. It was at that moment I saw them. 


I know I am not the most observant person at the circus. Many things get
by me without noticing them. Sometimes I am just in deep thought and 
not aware of my surroundings. I can relate to Walter Mitty in many 
ways. 

There they were, freshly baked Apple Fritters. I was stunned. It just
never crossed my mind that a donut shop would have this kind of 
delicious tidbit. But there they were. Freshly baked and staring at me 
with alluring eyes of desire. 

I do not know how much better a day can get than this. When I got up
this morning, I did not realize this would be a wonderful day. There 
they were staring at me and I stared back and immediately there was a 
connection. 

Standing in line I could hardly wait for my turn to order. I presented
my coupon for a free donut and the young woman behind the counter said, 
“Which donut can I get for you, sir?” 

I savored the moment, licked my drying lips and said, “I'll have an
Apple Fritter.” With that said, I sighed a deep sigh of true 
contentment. 

“I'm sorry, sir,” the young woman said. 


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