A woman was pouring out her troubles in a group meeting one afternoon. She didn't know how she was going to pay her bills, make ends meet, take care of herself and her young daughter.

After the meeting, her young daughter looked up at her with a puzzled expression, and asked, "Mama, why don't you ask Howard to help you with your problems."

"Howard," asked the mother, not recognizing the name. "We don't know any 'Howard'," she replied.

"Oh yea," said her five year old daughter. "You know, the one you and all your friends at the meetings we go to are always talking about ..

"Our father, who art in Heaven "
"Howard be thy name .."

• Added: January 30, 2000
• Source: Heard at a recovery meeting

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