Growing up, we always said grace before meals. Always. After my father died we got away from the practice. But as long as he was at the table, we said it. And we usually said the same prayer each time. At least my brother and I. We weren't that creative.
Yesterday I realized that I couldn't remember how that prayer went. I can remember bits and pieces of it, but not the whole thing. I'm troubled by this some how.
"Dear Heavenly Father. Thank you for this day. [...] Thank you for the food we are about the receive. May it nourish and strengthen our bodies. [...] In the name of Jesus Christ, amen."
I know there is more to it than that. But the only bits I can think of are from the Lord's Prayer, and I know we wouldn't have used those bits. Might have to call my mother and ask.
