Taking Time
They are only little once, Lord.
Grant me the wisdom and patience.
to teach them to follow in your footsteps.
and prepare them for what is to come.
They are only little once,Lord.
Make me take the time to play pretend,
or to read or tell a story; to cuddle.
Don’t let me for one minute
think anything is more importan.
than the school play,
the recital, the big game, fishing,
or the quiet wald hand in hand.
All too soon, Lord,
they will grow away
and there is no turning back
Let me have my memories with no regrets.
Please help me to be a good parent, LOrd.
When I must discipline,
let me do it in love,
let me be firm, but fair;
let me correct and explain with patience.
They are growing away, Lord.
While I have the chance.
let me do my best for them.
For the rest of our lives, please, Lord,
let me be their best friend.
Mary L. Robbins
I’m so tired, so tired.
I love this little child, but I am physically and
emotionally worn out.
Children are so demanding-late nights, daybreak,
mornings, unpredictable schedules.
I keep waiting for things to get back to normal,
only to realise that this is now normal.
And I never dreamed how emotionally untrung I would feel.
I don’t understand why the child is crying.
The child doesn’t respand to me as a person.
I’m depressed. I feel alone. Calm me, Lord.
This will end soon. Schedules will emerge.
Child will sleep longer. I will me more energetic.
I can find satisfaction if not in meaningful coos
and smiles then in the warmth of a child close to me, needing me.
I can...share my feelings with my husband,
call friends who are glad to listen or talk awhile,
call the doctor to ask all my “little” questions,...and
I can snatch every spare moment of rest possible.
Help me relax as I realize a child is more than smiles,
rosey cheeks, and affectionate sounds.
But a child, is a miracle- new, ongoing life in your creation.
Thank You
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