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Isn’t it funny how many of the greatest and most meaningful conversations happen after bedtime? Perhaps it’s because we’ve had a chance to relax, wind down and reflect. Perhaps we’re just weary and unguarded. Whatever the reason, I treasure those late night exchanges.

Eight o’clock isn’t exactly late, but it is well past the bedtime of my 4 year old daughter. It was a few minutes after eight when we noticed that her light was on in her room.  When I went in to remind her that it was bedtime this is what she said:

“Mommy, I’ve asked God for a long, long, long, long, long, long, long (x34) time to come down for real and give me a hug. Do you think He ever will?”

After I wiped the tears from my eyes from hearing such a pure, innocent and precious request, I honestly said, “I don’t know if He will, but I know He can.”

Her reply spoke volumes to me, “I know Mommy….God can give me a hug through you!”

I wrapped my arms around my most precious treasure and said, “Yes, baby, He most certainly can.”