smiles ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frances Vitulla" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 9:07 PM Subject: [RecipesAndMore] Re: A CHILD'S PRAYER
> > Hi Steve, this is just presious. I love this one it's a keeper. Thanks > for sharing. > Original message: >> A CHILD'S PRAYER > >> Dear God, are You still awake? >> Have You got a minute or two? >> You're pretty good at understanding, >> And I really need to talk to You. > >> You see, Mommy came to tuck me in, >> Like she does every night. >> I was trying to play a trick on her, >> Since she can't see without the light. > >> I was going to close my eyes >> And pretend to be asleep. >> But when I heard her crying, >> I didn't dare let out a peep. > >> She started talking to you, God. >> Did You hear the things she said? >> Could You hear what she was saying >> As she stood beside my bed? > >> Why would Mommy be so sad? >> I wondered just what I had done, >> And then I began to remember it all >> As she named them one by one... > >> This morning we worked in the garden, >> But, honest, I really didn't know >> That if I picked all those little yellow blooms >> The tomatoes wouldn't grow! > >> Charlie and I were trying to be helpers, >> 'Cause I know that's what Mommy needs, >> But I don't think she was too happy with us >> when we pulled up carrots instead of weeds. > >> Mommy said we should stop for the day, >> she decided we had helped quite enough. >> I sure had worked up an appetite... >> I didn't know gardening was so tough! > >> We had peanut-butter and jelly for lunch >> and I shared too much, I guess... >> But I didn't realize until I was done >> that Charlie had made such a mess. > >> Mommy said she needed a nap, >> she had one of her headaches today. >> She told me to keep an eye on my sister >> and find something quiet to play. > >> Well, God, do You remember all those curls >> you gave my little sister Jenny? >> We played barber shop...very quietly... >> and now, well, she doesn't have any. > >> Boy, was Mommy mad at me... >> I had to go sit on my bed. >> She said never to cut "people hair" again. >> I guess I'll practice on Charlie instead. > >> We sat and watched poor old Albert, >> I just knew he must be so bored >> Going round and round >> in the same place all day, >> Wouldn't You think so, Lord? > >> I didn't think it would hurt >> to let him out for a while. >> I mean, mice need exercise, too. >> By the way, have You seen Albert lately? >> He's been sort of missing since two. > >> Mommy sent us outside for the rest of the day. >> She said we needed fresh air. >> But when Daddy came home she told him >> She was trying to get something out of her hair. > >> We thought Mommy needed cheering up, >> so we decided to brighten her day. >> But, God, did You see the look on her face >> When we gave her that pretty bouquet? > >> We had gotten a little bit dirty, >> so Mommy said to get in the tub. >> "Use soap this time," she reminded, >> "and please don't forget to scrub." > >> Charlie didn't like the water too much, >> but I lathered up real good. >> I knew Mommy would be so proud of me >> For cleaning up like I should. > >> I went downstairs to the table, >> but during dinner it started to rain... >> I'd forgotten to turn off the water, it seems, >> and I hadn't unplugged the drain! > >> I decided right then it was just about time >> to start getting ready for bed, >> When Mommy said, "It's sure been a long day." >> And her face began turning all red. > >> I lay there listening to Mommy >> as she told You about our day. >> I thought about all of the things I had done >> and I wondered what I should say. > >> I was just about to tell her >> that I'd been awake all along, >> And ask her to please forgive me >> for all of those thing I'd done wrong. > >> When suddenly, I heard her whisper, >> "God, forgive me for today... >> For not being more understanding >> when those problems came my way... > >> For not handling situations in the way >> You wanted me to...for getting angry >> and losing my temper, >> Things I know You don't want me to do. > >> And, God, please give me more patience, >> Help me make it through another day, >> I'll do better tomorrow, I promise. >> In Jesus' name I pray." > >> Wiping her eyes, she kissed me >> and knelt here beside my bed. >> She stroked my hair for a little while..." >> I love you, precious," Mommy said. > >> She left the room without ever knowing >> That I'd been awake all the time. >> And God, could we make it our little secret? >> You know, just Yours and mine? > >> I'm sorry I was so much trouble today, >> I really didn't mean to be... >> Daddy says it's tough being a kid sometimes, >> but I think it's harder on Mommy than me. > >> Well, goodnight, God. Thanks for listening. >> It's sure nice to know You're there. >> I feel so much better when I talk to You >> 'cause You always hear my prayer. > >> And I'll do better tomorrow, I promise... >> Just You wait and see! >> I'll try not to be so much trouble again, >> But, God, please give more patience to Mommy >> ......Just in case! Amen. > >> > -- > Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit > www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere. > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
