Each night, before Mara goes to sleep, I lay her down on her tummy (for some reason, she always says, ‘on my back’ as I lay her on her tummy) in her crib and cover her with her favorite “pink binkit.”
Then I ask, “What should we pray about tonight, Mara?”
Here is her reply:
“That we got pink bear with hearts at the dozing wap, pray about that, Mommy.” Months ago we got “pink bear with hearts” at the clothing swap, but she wants to thank God for him almost every night. She will pause and wait for me to pray.
“And that Melissa got dress at the dozing wap. Melissa got dresses at the dozing wap.” Melissa found some dresses at the clothing swap and gave them to Mara. Another pause while I pray.
“And that we could go to Melissa’s house.” We went earlier that day. She pauses and listens.
“And that we could get Mommy med-i-nun.” We got medicine for my sinus infection today. Again, a pause.
“And Bob, Mommy, pray for neighbor Bob.”
Thank you, God, for each of Mara’s blessings, and thank you that you welcome little children and that you care about each of their cares. Not one of them is too small for you.