"To My Daughter"

Someone emailed this to me today - here's a major excerpt:

(for the days that you need a small reminder.............. )

To My Daughter

"Just for this morning, I am going to step over the laundry, pick you up and take you to the park to play.

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

Just for this afternoon I will unplug the telephone and keep the computer off and sit with you in the backyard and blow bubbles.

Just for 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.

Just for 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.

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

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

Just for this evening I will hold you in my arms and tell you a story about how you were born and how much I love you.

Just for this evening I will let you splash in the tub and not get angry.

Just for this evening I will let you stay up late while we sit on the porch and count all the stars.

Just for this evening I will snuggle beside you for hours and miss my favorite tv shows.

Just for this evening when I run my fingers through your hair as you pray I will simply be grateful that God has given me the greatest gift ever given."