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Once upon a time, a little boy turning 6 received some birthday cards with money tucked inside. He thought long and hard about what he wanted to do with this money. He had been eyeing a ninja Lego set for some time, but on a visit to Meijer for groceries, one day, he asked his mom if he could check out the fish there. As they watched the fish swimming, he decided that he may want to use his birthday money for a new pet of his very own. The grocery shopping was finished, and the boy returned home to ponder his decision.

That Saturday, he declared to his mom that he did, indeed, want to spend his money on a fish. So, the two headed to the pet store with his birthday money and he methodically picked out a tank, some items to build a little fish home inside, fish food, water conditioner, and, of course, he new blue and red betta. He also consulted with the fish specialists on duty at the store to be sure he knew how to care for his new pet. He also seemed slightly relieved by the fact that the store would take the fish back within two weeks and replace it should he happen to get ill or die.

So, he marched alongside his full cart over to the checkout and paid with his very own birthday money. On the way out of the store, he was thrilled to run into a classmate and be able to show him his fish before even getting the little guy home.

Meet Jack.

He brings the boy much happiness, especially since he's already been trained to swim to the upper corner of his tank for his food as soon as the lid opens.

And the boy, who attends Catholic school and has been talking about the Holy Spirit in class, was sure to let his parents know that the Holy Spirit gave him the courage to make a choice between a ninja Lego set and a fish.

His parents are certain he's happy with his choice.