THE SNEEZE

They walked in tandem, each of the ninety-three students filing into the
already crowded auditorium. With rich maroon gowns flowing and the
traditional caps, they looked almost as grown up as they felt.

Dads swallowed hard behind broad smiles, and moms freely brushed away
tears. This class would not pray during the commencements
----- not by choice but because of a recent court ruling prohibiting it.
The principal and several students were careful to stay within the
guidelines allowed by the ruling. They gave inspirational and
challenging speeches, but no one mentioned divine guidance and no one
asked for blessings on the graduates or their families.

The speeches were nice, but they were routine ... until the final
speech received a standing ovation. A solitary student walked proudly to
the microphone. He stood still and silent for just a moment, and then he
delivered his speech. An astounding - - - SNEEZE! The rest of the
students rose immediately to their feet, and in unison they said, "GOD
BLESS YOU." The audience exploded into applause.

The graduating class found a unique way to invoke God's blessing on their
future with or without the court's approval. Isn't this a wonderful story?