My Prayer

 My niece Jenna, 5, in kindergarten.

My niece Kayla, 8, in second grade.

My prayer for all mothers today:

That you hold your children closer,

that they never leave your door

without a hug and being told

you love them,

when they come home, 

that you welcome them
with open arms.

Talk kindly,

love deeply,

and never let them fall asleep

without knowing they

are truly loved.

And with their bedtime prayers,

that they know God.

And to all mothers everywhere,

God Bless You.