To My Zoie Boie

A Friend sent me this and it was so poignant, I wanted to put on here as a promise, a covenant, to my daughter:




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

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

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

This 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.

This 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.

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

This afternoon, I will take us to McDonald's and buy us both a Happy
Meal so you can have both toys.

This evening, I will hold you in my arms and tell you the story about how
you were born and how much I love you.

This evening, I will let you splash in the tub and not get angry.

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

This evening, I will snuggle beside you for hours, and miss my favorite
TV shows.

This evening when I run my finger through your hair as you 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 the 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 good night 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 with you.............

Love,
Mommy