My Answered Prayer

On Christmas Eve, Blake went in the back yard to play on the swing set with a bunch of the older cousins. We explained to the older kids that Blake didn't know how to swim and he needed to stay far away from the pool. We also explained the danger to Blake and he assured us that he would only play on the swing set and he would not go out without asking first. I was busily walking in and out of the dinning room setting the table for Christmas dinner when I happened to look out the french doors to the pool. Somehow Blake was outside all alone and I saw his little body leaning over the edge of the pool to try to reach a beach ball floating a few feet away from the edge. I frantically raced outside and pulled him safely away from danger. I couldn't even be mad at him at all. I just pulled him on my lap and rocked him.

I can hardly restrain the tears as I contemplate what would have happened if I hadn't been inspired to look out. My daily prayer is that I will be aware of my surroundings, and that I may forsee and prevent accidents. My testimony is strengthened that even though no one was aware of Blake being outside, our Heavenly Father was aware of him and watching over him. I am so grateful that my daily prayer was answered. After all the fun Christmas eve activities, we tucked our little sweetheart in bed and I was overwhelmed with gratitude. I got to kiss his warm little cheek and wake up to his happy face on Christmas morning. This Christmas I appreciated more fully the precious gifts Heavenly Father has blessed us with. My heart is overflowing with gratitude.