~I Need~

I need:

~others to be patient with me

~extra grace on days when the sun isn't shining the brightest at our house

~friends who not only know me, but care about my feelings and desires

~a lesson on being more loving towards others who are not so lovable

~a kiss from my husband every morning and a hug from each child every night

~a good book to read when the computer and television start taking up too much of my time

~a smile from a stranger--at least once in a while

~a date night

~a small getaway with other women who share in my faith walk

~a chance to use my imagination and not feel stupid for doing so

~not to worry about the future, but embrace it and prepare for it

~hope, faith, knowledge, and understanding

~a hot bath that can last longer than 5 minutes

~a visit from an angel (sometime in my life, I would just love to meet one. come to think of it, I probably already have and didn't know it)

~silence

~to see the true beauty in others and not be envious, but praise God for all of our differences

~a miracle that will knock my socks off and blow me away (don't know what that is yet)

~good food and time with extended family

~laughter and play

~to get down on my knees, put my face to the floor, and come to the realization that I really don't "need" anything but the love of the Father, and to share that love with others