Little Prayers...

Sometimes when I'm alone with baby bear I will say little prayers with her to God. I pray that I can be a mommy that listens, supports and encourages. I pray that I can be a better person so that baby bear can learn from my example. I pray that I can help her learn to respect every person as an individual, to never misjudge others, to be genuinely concerned. I pray that her heart will have room for compassion and for passion. I pray that our family will learn to love and forgive one another despite all our flaws and mistakes. I pray for honesty in sharing and the ability to confide amongst us. I pray for strength for padawanlee to lead and to love. I pray for family and friends to grow, to thrive and bloom where they are.

And the best part is that baby bear will sometimes pray with me in her own coos and aahs.