A weary mother returned from the store, Lugging groceries through the kitchen door. Awaiting her arrival was her eight-year-old son, Anxious to relate what his younger brother had done. "While I was out playing and Dad was on a call, T.J. took his crayons and wrote on the wall! It's on the new paper you just hung in the den. I told him you'd be mad at having to do it again." She let out a moan and furrowed her brow. "Where is your little brother now?" She emptied her arms and with a purposeful stride, She marched to his closet where he had gone to hide. She called his full name as she entered his room. He trembled with fear he knew that meant doom! For the next ten minutes, she ranted and raved About the expensive wallpaper and how she had saved. Lamenting all the work it would take to repair, She condemned his actions, and lack of care. The more she scolded, the madder she got, Then stormed from his room, totally distraught! She headed for the den, to confirm her fears. When she saw the wall her eyes flooded with tears. The message she read pierced her soul with a dart. It said, "I love Mommy," surrounded by a heart. Well, the wallpaper remained, just as she found it, With an empty picture frame hung around it. A reminder to her, and indeed to all, Take time to read the handwriting on the wall!! Author Unknown  Related Things Blue Flowers Which House Do You Live In? 10 Commandments For Parents Back To The Main Heart Index Back Please do not use my graphics without permission. Backgrounds, Graphics & Page Design by Rosey Places Of The Heart All Rights Reserved Copywrite ©1999-2001 Places Of The Heart |