Dream

If your child is having a nightmare,

you don't try to perfect the nightmare.

If in her sleep she mutters,
"Mommy, I'm a baby bird and the cat's about to get me,"

you don't say,"try hiding under a bush."

That would just keep her dreaming.

You kiss her top of the head,

sing her a song of comfort,

and gently rock her awake.

God is no less loving a parent than you.

Hugh Prather