Buzzing the Mall

Benny and Betsy, the loving Buzzard couple, were flying above the Valley River Center Mall in Eugene this past week. Let’s listen in to their conversation.

Betsy: Isn’t this romantic?
Benny: It’s a shopping mall Betsy! How can you feel romantic flying over a shopping mall?
Betsy: Because I’m flying with you! (She snuggles in flight) Look down there. We’re not the only two out here tonight. It’s that preacher and his wife from Molalla.
Benny: How do you know them?
Betsy: I have a cousin in Molalla. She says they are down here for a couple of days. Taking some much needed time off.
Benny: So I have a question.
Benny: What that, sweetie?
Benny: Don’t humans normally walk around the INSIDE of a shopping mall?
Betsy: Normally they do, but I think these two love birds walked out the wrong door after the late movie.
Benny: It’s one o’clock in the morning! Are they are going to walk about the entire outside of the mall? Don’t they know how far that is?
Betsy: They’re going to find out. It’s a shame we can’t help them.
Benny: What are we supposed to do, give them a buzzard back ride?
Betsy: I suppose not. I hope they’ll be safe.
Benny: I hope they’re not safe. I could use a late night snack. I think that preacher might raise my cholesterol level though.
Betsy: Benny Buzzard, you leave them alone! You have road kill back at the nest from last night if you’re hungry.
Benny: Okay, Okay, don’t get your feathers in a knot.
Betsy: They do have a long walk. It’s the preacher’s fault. Men just don’t ask for directions.
Benny: He knows where he’s going. (He flies higher) Nope, I guess he doesn’t know where he is going. They are gong to have to walk around the entire mall.
Betsy: I think they’ll be fine. It’s a nice night out, no rain, and I’ll bet they are praying.
Benny: Praying? What good does that do?
Betsy: Benny Buzzard, if you would perch outside of the church with me on Sunday mornings, you wouldn’t ask such questions!
Benny: So is God going to draw arrows on the parking lot?
Betsy: No, God promises that He will protect us. Remember Isaiah 41:10?
Benny: You’re the one that reads the Bible over people’s shoulders at the park
Betsy: Isaiah 41:10 says, 10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Benny: That’s pretty cool. Does God love us too?
Betsy: He created us too silly. Of course He loves us. Oh look, they just spotted their motel. They’ll be fine. (She’ll looks at him slyly). I’ll race you to the road kill!
Benny: Hey, wait up!