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's
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
things 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 much trouble
again,
But, God, Please
give more
patience to
Mommy.
Just in Case.
Unknown Author
 
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