and prayed to God today.

I asked what makes a mother, and

I know I heard him say,

"A mother has a baby,

This we know is true."

"But God, can you be a mother,

when your baby's not with you?"

"Yes, you can," he replied

with confidence in his voice.

"I give many women babies,

When they leave is not their choice.

Some I send for a lifetime,

and others for a day.

And some I send to feel your womb,

but there's no need to stay."

"I just don't understand this God,

I want my baby here."

He took a breath and cleared his throat,

and then I saw a tear.

"I wish I could show you

what your child is doing today,

If you could see your child smile,

with other children and say,"

"We go to earth to learn our lessons

of life and love and fear.

My Mommy loves me oh so much,

I got to come straight here.

I feel so lucky to have a Mom

who has so much love for me,

I learned my lesson very quickly,

My Mommy set me free.

I miss my Mommy oh so much,

but I visit her each day.

When she goes to sleep,

on her pillow's where I lay.

I stroke her hair and kiss her cheek,

and whisper in her ear,

Mommy don't be sad today,

I'm your baby and I'm here."

"So you see my dear sweet one,

your child is okay.

Your baby is here in my home,

and this is where she'll stay.

She'll wait for you with me,

until your lesson is through.

And on the day that you come home,

She'll be at the gates for you.

So now you see what makes a Mother—

It's the feeling in your heart.

It's the love you had so much of,

right from the very start.

Though some on earth may not realize you are a Mother

until their time is done,

They'll be up here with me one day,

and know, you are the best one."