George’s doctor thought he was hearing about a miracle. Every test looked normal, but the elderly man’s story about a mysterious nighttime light left the physician amazed and eager to learn more. One phone call to George’s wife would turn that wonder into disbelief, because she knew exactly what was happening behind the door, and her answer changed ever… Continues…
With George’s physical results looking good, Dr. Darnes asked about his mental and emotional well-being, including his relationship with God. George answered with absolute confidence: “God and me are tight.” His eyesight wasn’t what it used to be, he explained, but he believed God had arranged a special convenience. Whenever he got up at night to relieve himself, a light switched on automatically. When he finished, it switched off again. The doctor was impressed.
Later that day, Dr. Darnes called George’s wife, Thelma. He assured her that her husband was physically healthy, then brought up the remarkable account of his nighttime routine. Was it really true, he asked, that the light came on and went off without George touching a switch? Thelma’s reply supplied the missing detail—and demolished the supposed miracle in a single breath. “That old fool!” she exclaimed. “He’s been peeing in the refrigerator again!”
