The conversation between a mother and her three-year-old daughter Sheila has gone viral on the internet. Everything was later posted on a social network, to encourage all parents who can not have a child yet:
“While I was painting a closet in the garage, my three-year-old daughter was drawing with chalk on the concrete floor.
─ I am happy that God has chosen you to be my mother, she told me suddenly.
I thought I couldn’t hear well and asked her to repeat.
─ I am happy to be my mother, she said firmly.
Her words moved me to tears. Then she began to pray aloud.
─ God, thank you for giving me this mother. Thank you for cooking my food and for making pumpkin pie today. I hope we do well.
Sheila is only three years old and I did not understand how her thoughts can include such concepts about God, love, and gratitude.
─ Who taught you these things ?, I asked trying to get rid of the lump in my throat.
─ You, she answered me with a smile.
I wish I could kiss and hug her at that moment, but I was dirty with paint.
─ Thank you, Sheila! And I’m happy because God gave me a little girl like you, I replied.
I thought our discussion was over and I went back to painting the closet, but Sheila asked me another question:
─ Mommy, have you been waiting for me for a long time?
I told her this story countless times, but she wanted to hear it again:
─ Yes, my dear. I asked God to give me a baby, but the miracle still didn’t happen. And later, when your father and I found out that you were in my womb, we were extremely happy.
─ Do you know why God did not send you a child for so long ?, she asked me.
─ No, Sheila, I don’t know why.
─ I know why. Because he created me, she answered me.
Then I looked at her in an intimidating blue eye, and the sun’s rays shone in her curly, curly hair. At that moment, I had the impression that she was hundreds of years old. “He created me” and that was enough for me. Of course! How meaningful!
I understood that this child slept on His chest for a long time, as if heaven did not want to give it to the world.
I write these words for those who pray to have a child. I also write for those who have lost hope that they will never have a child again. Do not despair or be angry with the Lord! He hears your prayers. God may not give you a child because He is creating a true masterpiece.
At some point, you will have no child by birth or adoption, and one day he will come to you and say, “God simply created me a long time ago.” And that will be your happiness. ”
