W W T D? — What Would Terry Do?

     “And God clothed both Adam and Eve with Fig Leaves to cover their nakedness.”
     And Adam and Eve were very happy. Indeed, they entered many a fashion show to flaunt their new clothes. It’s not like everyone had fig leaf apparel. At least not, at first. But they caught on quickly, and soon all the stores were selling attire of fig leaves – from aprons to overalls.
     After a few weeks though, Adam and Eve noticed that many of their fig leaves were dying and falling off. One or two holes wasn’t too bad, but did prevent them from entering any more fashion shows. But pretty soon their nakedness was no longer covered. So they went shopping in their underwear on the internet. And they bought top-of-the-line fashions. So, much nicer than what God had given them. They just charged everything on their Genesis Master Card.
     And soon, Adam and Eve were the hit of the fashion shows again, showing off their various purchases. They were famous, and all was well, until they noticed how much their Genesis Master Card account had swelled. They hadn’t counted on compound interest. Soon their monthly payment was more than their monthly income and they had to quit buying any new clothes until they could pay off their debt. Adam and Eve worked as many fashion shows as they could in the next three weeks and were just able to pay off their Genesis Master Card, after which they tore it up.

     So, Adam and Eve were happy, broke, and naked. And, it came to pass that they went back to God, who offered to clothe them in Body Paint, made from the various plants in the area. Adam thought this would be a great idea, but Eve was against it. She knew from her friends that Body Paint, might be nice, but you’d still need clothes.
     So, God offered them some silk clothing. Ah, very nice, and so luxurious. And, once again they were the hit of the fashion shows. Every night they’d come home from the fashion shows and wash their silk clothing by hand. After a few nights of this, Adam and Eve had to hide their hands, because they looked like prunes from all the hand-washing. But, there was no good way to hide their hands, as pockets hadn’t been invented yet. Adam and Eve thought about buying some more silk clothes, but they remembered that snake of a credit card, and opted against that.
     Silk was nice, but too hard to maintain. Work the ground, that was one thing – hand laundry was another. So, back they went to God. They approached God on a bad day; someone had written “Cain Reigns” in the clouds. So, God offered them some wool clothes. Sensing His foul mood, Adam and Eve took what they could get and left before they got hit by a flaming sword.
     Wool clothing was not as soft as silk. It was easier to maintain – you could send it to the cleaners. But the main problem with wool was that it made you itch. And you just can’t do a fashion show while your trying to keep from scratching. After a few weeks, Adam noticed that he had a rash all over. The doctor told Adam that he was allergic to wool, and that he couldn’t wear it ever again.
     So, back in his underwear, he went to God again. (Eve was still wearing her wool clothing.) God was his merry self again, and was sorry Adam had a rash. So, God said, “I’ve got hemp and linen clothes I could give you. They’re both nice, but they have their own problems. So, I’m going to give you the best clothes I’ve got – Organic Cotton. Now here you go, and don’t come back.”
     Adam and Eve were thrilled. The best clothes, and they had them. They said in unison, “Fashion shows are us”. They were hits – or their clothes were. The clothes lasted a very long time, were extremely comfortable and easy to maintain. Too bad, they soon got too old to do fashion shows. The directors wanted somebody younger than 700.
Adam and Eve

Book 1
Welcome to My World

Written by Dale Stubbart
Blessed by Terry Stubbart

Page 5 of 6
Nov 2000