Remember soda fountain shops of the bobby socks era?
My old stomping ground of Chittenango, NY had two popular hangouts in the mid 1960's.
I frequented Jim's and Ken's, both located on Main Street in the village.
Cherry Coke sipped from a straw lifted my spirits while I listened to my favorite songs on the jukebox.
Root beer floats were another favorite at soda shops or home. Today's fast food drive-inns of Sonic and A & W keep the fad alive.
I reminisce about root beer shared with my dad during a family crisis.
Doctors diagnosed Mom with lung cancer in 1999. Needed, I spent a few weeks in Texas to help her and my father. I prepared meals and kept their small apartment in order while she was in the hospital for surgery and recovery.
I remember asking Dad if he’d like a root-beer float; he beamed at the suggestion. He enjoyed it so much that he asked me to fix floats again when Mom was released from the hospital.
Root beer often rises quickly to the top of a glass.
The drink can overflow; run down sides and onto kitchen counters or tables. I’ve even leaned over and sipped from a straw before cleaning up the spill.
God offers overflowing hope.
"May the God of your hope so fill you with all joy and peace in believing, [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound and be overflowing (bubbling over) with hope (Romans 15:13 Amplified Bible Classic Edition)."
The lost need our overflow. Christ offers His, hope, joy and peace!
Published articles in Mature Living Magazine, Devotions for the Deaf, The Secret Place, Coosa Journal, Mary Hollingsworth's The One Year Devotional of Joy and Laughter, Jo Krueger's Every Day in God's Word. http://www.pamforddavis.com
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