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During the service, the vicar asked if anyone in the congregation would like to relate a story about prayers, which had been answered.
A young lady stood up and came forward.
She said,
''I have a story of answered prayers.’
‘Two months ago, my husband, John, whilst serving abroad in the army was blown up and his scrotum was completely crushed. The pain was excruciating and the doctors didn't know if they could help him.’'
You could hear an audible gasp from the men in the congregation as they imagined the pain that poor soldier John experienced. Some even covered themselves with their hands.
She continued, '‘John was unable to hold me or the children and every move caused him terrible pain. We prayed as the doctors performed a delicate operation. They were able to piece together the crushed remnants of John's scrotum and wrap wire around it to hold it in place.'’
Again, the men in the Congregation squirmed uncomfortably as they imagined the horrible surgery performed on the brave soldier. Some had watering eyes.
She continued, ‘'Now, John is out of the hospital and the doctors say, with time, his scrotum should recover completely.’'
All the men sighed with relief.
The vicar rose and tentatively asked if anyone else had anything to say.
A man rose and walked slowly to the podium.
He said, '‘I'm John and I would like to tell my young beautiful blonde wife, the word is 'sternum''.

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