Jasmine's Place Issue No. 4 - March/April 2013 | Page 35

. With only one day, how could I replay, all those years that have gone so fast? I couldn't, as it isn't life's way, and the present, can't return to the past. But the things in our hearts we seek God for, He reveals in a certain way, After reading His Word, and thinking of my children, I continued on to pray. Lord, allow me a dream, some night to come, a memory of years ago, A dream of what my children were like, and how I loved them so. Let me feel their soft skin, their sweet kisses and voices so very near, A dream that will let me see the faces that I've loved throughout the years. Day after day, so busy with our little ones, how could we begin to know? That time would slip away from us, and how fast the years would go. Perhaps in a dream, or in a special way, God will allow me to hear, Those little voices of my grown children that will always be so dear. © Diane Dean White 2004 Diane is the author of Beach Walks and Carolina in the Morning, a former newspaper reporter, and weekly magazine columnist whose stories have appeared in a number of books, magazines and other publications and anthologies. She is a member of ACFW, and resides in Florida with her husband of forty years. They have three grown children and three grandchildren. You can read more of Diane's writing on her website: www.DianeDeanWhite.com JASMINE'S PLACE 35 35