"Do they know God?" Claire has been asking this question about friends, teachers, and strangers. It's hard to say "no" since we can't see everyone's heart, but often it seems like the answer is most likely no. "Why not?" Claire asks. Why not, indeed. And why don't I ask those questions more often, and seek the answers more fervently?
On a less serious note, on the way home from Kita today Claire and I had this conversation. (I think it stems from conversations we've had about Claire's cough; she wants to know why she has a cough, and Heather has told her that sometimes when the weather gets cold in the Fall people get a little sick. But then, of course, she had another question at the ready: "Does Julie have a cough? Why not?" Well, this week I lost my voice, which apparently counted as a cough in Claire's mind. And so . . .)
C: Does everyone have a cough now?
J: What do you mean, everyone in the world?
C: Does everyone in Germany have a cough?
J: No.
C: Why not?
J: Why would they?
C: Do some people -- are some people too lazy to eat?
J: No - what? - Do you think eating makes people cough?
C: No, but sometimes you choke and the food comes into your mouth.
J: True, but that doesn't really mean you have a cough.
C: (coughs) Oh.
Love it! They are so funny!
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