A Baby's Touch
 
During the busyness of this holiday season, my one year old daughter 
caught a cold that wouldn't seem to let go of her. She had it 
especially rough at night when she had coughing fits. Being a first 
time, nervous mom, I brought her to bed with me after a particularly 
bad cough. As we were drifting to sleep, she wiggled around and her 
hand fell across my face, brushed my cheek and rested there. I felt 
as if an electric current was running through my body. 
Simultaneously, a picture came to mind of a most beautifully
wrapped gift -- gold foil with delightful maroon ribbons.
I realized that God had just sent a wonderful message and gift to me 
about the things I should be focusing on this Christmas. Amidst all 
the buying, decorating, and entertaining, I was shown through the 
simple touch of my child the most precious gift of all.
My baby's touch, this year in 2000, must not be so unlike the touch 
of another precious child 2000 years ago. Did his mother feel the 
same way when his hand brushed against her cheek? His life was to 
touch the world and affect all of us. Hopefully, with my gentle 
guidance and love, my baby's touch will affect others as she grows. 


Most beautifully written by :Deborah Linne

 Delma

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