all I want for Christmas is a bowling ball page 1 by ric gustafson.
Sean Bartlett walked into the center of the mall feeling very dejected and depressed. As he walked with his head down, he did not notice the festiveness going on around him. As he walked by the Starbucks, he finally noticed huge decorated Christmas trees, tinsel and bright lights.
' Who cares about Christmas' he thought to himself as giggling children ran past him enjoying each other's company. ' I can't believe I let my team down in that last game" he thought as he walked toward one of his favorite stores. He looked back and noticed that Santa and four of his elves had arrived to bring good cheer to kids who were waiting around for him. A line for Santa was already forming by Starbucks.
" Great Santa Claus" Sean said out loud as he walked up the escalator to Border's Express so he could look at the new books. He walked over to the sports book rack and noticed instruction books on how to bowl. ' After all these years, I still bowl terrible' he thought as depressed feelings began to creep into his head. " It's just a stupid game" he said out loud in frustration as the lady next to him stared at him and then moved away.
He walked out of the bookstore into the busyness of the Christmas season. As he walked back toward the food court, he thought to himself if he only had the right bowling ball he could do better and help his team. He purchased a gourmet cookie from the cookie shop and sat down at a table overlooking the center of the mall. He watched down below as children were getting on Santa's knee and telling him what they wished for. He finished his cookie and then started walking down the escalator toward Santa and the elves.
An idea began to form in his head. He quietly walked to the end of the line of kids waiting for Santa.' I'll ask Santa for a new high performance bowling ball and then I'll feel better about Christmas and life' he thought to himself as the line began to move.
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric.
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