Just A Little Note: Health Tip

Smooches

When my eldest daughter was little I always kissed her goodnight.  A smooch on the lips after devotions, prayer and lights out.  I guess I had to go through something difficult in order to realized I would only give my kids a kiss on the forehead or cheek, but not on the lips. 

We always had a rule our kids could not smooch anyone on the lips unless it was me or their dad.  One day  my daughter came down with the chicken pox and only had one or two bumps.  I had already had chicken pox before and thought I could never catch it again.  I gave her a smooch goodnight and tucked her in as I did every night.   Then one morning I found myself covered with chicken pox both inside and out.  I had trouble breathing and could not even walk.  It was everywhere and it took allot for me not to scratch myself raw. 

I will never forget my husband rubbing the calamine lotion all over my body and just the love it took for him to do that for me  made me feel a little better.  I soon became better and was able to make it through with just a couple almost invisible scars. 

I would no longer kiss my kids on the mouth only on the forehead or cheek.  I especially tried to avoid drinking after anyone, though on occasion I have, but reluctantly.  That was over twenty years ago.

So if you asked me,  would I let my toddler give smooches to anyone.  You know what my answer would be.  No, not even family members. 

Susan Nikitenko

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Sweet Dreams- - By: S. Y. Nikitenko

Sweet Dreams

By: Susan Y Nikitenko

2009 - Updated 2019

A little child reaches up;

For his mothers hold.

She puts him in her lap;

Her arms around him fold.

Comforted, “I love you, mommy.”

She says, “I love you too.”

“Now it’s time for beddie bye.”

“You know what you must do.”

He kneels beside his little bed.

“Mommy, you come down too.”

He folds His little hands;

He Prays until He’s through.

He climbs into His bed.

She tucks Him in real tight.

“Sweet Dreams, my little man.”

Then kisses him good night.

In peace now, from her love;

He drifts sweetly to sleep.

Mama humbly bows her knees;

And silently she weeps.

“Lord, I ask you bless my boy;

To grow, and be like you.”

“Give me, the grace to teach him,”

“How to live and love you too.”

“Spread angel’s wings about him.”

“Protect him from this world.”

“Keep him in your perfect plan;

Living by your Holy Sword.” (Bible)

Are you like a child in need?

Is Jesus Christ your Lord?

Do you need deliverance;

From the trappings of this world?

Is it hard for you to sleep?

Does your heart long for relief?

Father God will comfort you;

And bless with perfect peace.

Just as mother, swaddles child;

The Father (God) holds us tight.

He guides us through the shadows;

And protects us in the night.

He sends His angels near;

To catch our every tear.

And when we need a sense of love;

We sense His presence there.

“I love you, Lord.” You’ll say.

“I love you too.” You’ll hear.

Then in rest, you'll drift in sleep;

Your soul quiet, from all fear.

“Sweet dreams, my child, sweet dreams;”

“Rest now in my loving you.”

“I am your Father, you are my child;

"I will never- ever leave you;.”

Isaiah 26:3

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace,

whose mind is stayed on thee:

because he trusteth in thee.

Lord, help me to trust you more each day.

Lord, help me to love you more I pray.

Lord, lead me, to walk in your holy way.

Lord, strengthen my faith, help me not stray.

Lord, hide me behind the cross today.

Susan Nikitenko

Poetry On This Site Can Be Freely Used For Christian Bible Centered Non-Profit Ministries And must Remain Unchanged In Any Way. All Other Purposes Are With Permission Only. You May Make Requests At "treasurebox18@yahoo.com" All Rights Reserved