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A Mother's Prayer

A Mother's Prayer
Blessed are the poor in allowance For this will teach them the value of savings. Blessed are those who mourn For I have a Winnie the Pooh band-aid for every boo-boo. Blessed are the meek For they always share their toys. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst For I have cookies and milk. Blessed are the merciful For they will stop picking on their little sister. Blessed are the pure in heart For they will not lie when I ask if they brushed their teeth. Blessed are the peacemakers For I have a headache. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of the name I gave them For they will appreciate it when they grow up. Blessed are my children When other children make fun of the way I dressed you . . . You are persecuted because I insist we pack your lunch . . . Others ridicule you because "all the other kids are doing it" and I won't let you . . . Rejoice and be glad that you … have to take a nap be in bed by 9 pm have a curfew on school nights must finish the food on your plate… Blessed are my children I do these things because I love you. - by Glenda Lehman Ervin Editor’s Note: Originally published May 2017

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