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title: Because 40 Days is a LONG time!
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# Because 40 Days is a LONG time!

Apr 12, 2012 1:00:53 PM  |  by [Guest](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/guest)

*[![Greetings from Gracieland](https://static.hsstatic.net/BlogImporterAssetsUI/ex/missing-image.png "Greetings from Gracieland")](http://catholicmom.com/2012/01/05/greetings-from-gracieland-moms-facebook-issues/gracie-square-icon/)Editor’s Note: We hope you enjoy this week’s [Greetings from Gracieland](http://greetingsfromgracieland.com/), our fantastic webstrip from Jimmy Gownley and Ellen Toole Austin.  Along with the comic, you’ll find “Table Talk”, a terrific conversation starter to share with your children. Be sure to visit the [Greetings from Gracieland](http://greetingsfromgracieland.com/) website at [www.GreetingsFromGracieland.com](http://greetingsfromgracieland.com/) for more fun and inspiration with Gracie and join us here each Thursday morning for a new feature! LMH*

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**Gracieland Table Talk for “Because 40 Days is a LONG Time!”**

*We would like to encourage you to share a family meal and Gracieland together. Each week we will be posting some discussion starters that you can share with your family. Share the webstrip with your kids, grab a plate, pull up a chair, and talk.*

***Ask your child:***

Have you ever wondered the same thing as Gracie?

If you were Noah, which animal would have been your favorite?

What does Gracie mean when she says, "nobody wants to discuss theology anymore?"

***Copyright 2012 Ellen Toole Austin and Jimmy Gownley***

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