Motherese
Despite his constant reminder that God ain’t a Mangalorean, his mother always insisted on praying in Tulu. Regardless, she continued doing her thing. He thought, perhaps, language isn’t a barrier when it comes to talking to oneself. It was only late in life he realized God created mothers so she can instill the belief in kids that God do exist.
[This short story is in the company of some really better ones here.]