Bob Terwilliger wrote:

> How about THIS tear-jerking appeal?
>
>
> I know you all are very caring people:
>
> I am a very sick boy little boy. My mother is typing this for me, because I
> can't. She is crying. Don't cry, Mommy! Mommy is always sad, but she says
> it's not my fault. I asked her if it was God's fault, but she didn't
> answer,and only started crying harder, so I don't ask her that anymore.
>
> The reason she is so sad is that I'm so sick. I was born without a body. It
> doesn't hurt, except when I go to sleep. The doctors gave me an artificial
> body. My body is a burlap bag filled with leaves. The doctors said that was
> the best they could do on account of us havin' no money or insurance. I
> would like to have a body transplant, but we need more money.

[snip]

I haven't seen this in years! <g> Thanks for posting it again. Now I
feel all guilty and ashamed for the rest of the day, but it was worth it
cuz it's a funny story.

Bob