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 needed
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.
You know mice need exercise too.
By the way, have You seen Albert lately?
Mom and me searched the whole house through
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!
Author Unknown
Page By Mary Jones
2004
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