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I snuck downstairs to change out the laundry. The girls were upstairs playing dress up. Tiaras, capes, dresses, and fancy plastic shoes. I was enjoying a minute of quiet time, thinking to myself, worrying about the week to come, when M. quietly walked into the laundry room dressed to attend a princess ball.

"Mom. Can I share something with you?" She asked.

I smiled to her as these were not the usual words from a four year old, but it was sweetness to my ears.

"Of course, M.," I responded and continued to fold the warm clothes.

"I don't want to die forever," she told me.

I wondered to myself, "Where in the world did this come from?" as I quickly flipped through my internal files about "How to respond to the fear of dying."

I stopped folding the clothes and kneeled down right in front of her. I turned to God for the answers.

"I know that dying seems scary. I don't want you to worry about dying. God is in control. Remember that we are only here on Earth as people for a short time, but if you believe in Jesus, if you let him into your heart, we will be in heaven together forever ... "

Just as I was feeling solid about my response and was going to say more, M. interrupted.

"Mom, when is Daddy going to show us that flying helicopter?"

I looked to where she was pointing and realized her worry was gone. She had moved on, but for that slight moment I was able to share with her about Jesus.

I hate to see my baby girls worry. Especially worry about something that they have no control over. Hmmm... I'm guessing that's how God feels about me and my worries. I need to do a little more trusting and have more faith in His plans. It's time for me to move on too.

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The March Slice of Life Story Challenge hosted at the Two Writing Teachers Join us for a month of writing! I have twin four and a half -- almost five! -- year old daughters. I try to be consciously aware of what I say and do in regards to my body image and self-esteem and also with their body image and self-esteem. First of all, because I don't want them to believe everything that society says is true. Even if they don't fully understand it today. In addition, because they are fraternal twin sisters, I want them to understand they are individuals with unique and different bodies that God created for each of them. However, society -- including my loving family and friends -- tell a different story and harmlessly create a comparison war. My girls constantly hear how beautiful, adorable, cute, fill-in-the-blank with any other

AnonymousSeptember 2, 2014 at 2:37 PM
Wow, Michelle. It's clear you found the right place in your brain since your response was spot-on. Well-handled!
JudySeptember 2, 2014 at 4:22 PM
Where did that question come from? God gave you the right answer and He gave her a distraction to take her mind off her "worries". We all need to turn those worries and problems over to God and let Him handle them. The problem is: we always take them back the next moment and think that we can/should handle them. Praying that you can turn your worries and problems over to God and let Him do the worrying. Love ya, Mom
LynnGSeptember 2, 2014 at 4:36 PM
Delightful recollection of a wonderful moment!
JackieSeptember 2, 2014 at 4:38 PM
Your daughter is lucky to have you as a mom.
Betsy HubbardSeptember 2, 2014 at 8:54 PM
What a sweet moment. It is so funny how they can turn on a dime in their thoughts but often it lingers for us.
ABoydenSeptember 3, 2014 at 3:54 AM
yes. We so share similar experiences, it makes me wonder how many children across the world asked their parents about dying yesterday . . . And the range of responses :-)
LoraleeSeptember 4, 2014 at 6:35 PM
Precious moment.

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