Sunday, June 24, 2018

Whom Should We Serve First?

In LeRoy and Ania's house, they have a meal tradition. Ania is a very good cook, and it's my understanding that she does it often. Then all gather for the meal. After saying or singing grace, LeRoy serves the main dish.
"Sarah," he asks one of their daughters, "Who do you think should be served first?"
"Mama," she grins.
"Good," and he serves Ania. "And Sarah, who should we serve next?"
"The guest!" And he serves me.
"Naomi," LeRoy asks their quieter daughter, "Who should we serve next?"
"Sarah," Naomi responds.
"And Sarah," LeRoy turns, "who do you think we should serve next?"
"Naomi," Sarah responds. So LeRoy serves Naomi, then Sarah, and finally himself.