when time stood still

I was walked into my kitchen and there sat my childhood doll, Donna. Growing up she went wherever I went, typically nearing the kitchen and under my mother's feet. I looked down as I went passed and I giggled. For a moment, time stood still. I was the little girl carrying my baby, dressing her up in my old baby clothes. I looked closer. My sweet daughter had dressed this precious doll in my favorite little sleeper all my newborns wore.
I 'll have to say a tear dripped down my cheek. For a moment, life's stresses were gone and I felt like this little girl. And now, my little girl is a mini me.
and here I am today, not 'playing house' but living house...and I have a little girl following and watching my every move...dreaming for her turn. It'll be too soon, my love...
Dear God,
I thank you for the opportunity you have given me to take a moment to reflect on your goodness in my life. Blessing me with children, that not only forgive me when I wrong them but their desire to be like me. Help me love them to you in my actions and my words. and bless us with precious memories of togetherness in our everyday life.