For Today...

Just for this morning, I am going to step over the laundry, and pick you up and take you to the park to play.

Just for this morning, I will leave the dishes in the sink, and let you teach me how to put that puzzle of yours together.

Just for the afternoon, I will unplug the telephone and keep the computer off and sit with you in the backyard and blow bubbles.

Just for the afternoon, I will not yell once, not even a tiny grumble when you scream and whine for the ice cream truck and I will buy you one if he comes by.

Just for the afternoon, I won't worry about what you are going to be when you grow up, or second guess every decision I have made where you are concerned.

Just for the afternoon, I will let you help me bake cookies, and I won't stand over you trying to fix them.

Just for the afternoon, I will take us both to McDonalds and buy us both a Happy Meal so you can have both toys.

Just for this evening, I will hold you in my arms and tell you a story about how you were born and how much I love you.

Just for this evening, I will let you splash in the tub and not get angry.

Just for this evening, I will let you stay up late while we sit on the porch and count all the stars.

Just for this evening, I will snuggle beside you for hours, and miss my favorite tv show.

Just for this evening when I run my fingers through your hair as your pray, I will simply be grateful that God has given me the greatest gift ever given.

I will think about the mothers and fathers who are searching for their missing children, the mothers and fathers who are visiting their children's graves instead of their bedrooms, and mothers and fathers who are in hospital rooms watching their children suffer senselessly and screaming inside that they can't handle it anymore.

And when I kiss you goodnight I will hold you a little tighter, a little longer. It is then, that I will thank God for you and ask Him for nothing, except one more day...


I received this message today in an email from a friend and it touched me. I have heard so many sad stories lately about children that my heart hurts for them. Our time on earth is precious- make the most of each day. I hope this touched you today, like it did me. Love you all.