Posted on 01/17/2011 10:35:22 AM PST by kathsua
Look at me: I have only arrived in this place called a world for a few days and I have much to learn.
I keep looking around more and more and am trying to figure out what is going on. When I came into the world, there were bright lights all around me and people dressed in many colors, if that's what you call it.
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They were all watching me, and so I did the only thing I knew how to do: I cried. I heard something called "the news" in the background and that really scared me, so I cried at the top of my lungs. Do I really want to be the new year baby called 2011? I wonder if I can handle it!
They patted me, sponged me off and put some blue things on me. Then they held me in their arms and stuck something warm in my mouth. It wasn't too bad, so soon I found myself sucking up the warm liquid they called formula. When I peeked to see how they liked what I did, they were smiling, so I ate some more.
Later on, I discovered that every time I cry they give me the same warm stuff, so I like to do that as often as I can. That seems to be my job, at least for now.
But what do I have ahead of me? Wow!
At first, I sleep a lot. I'm trying to decide what my job is in this world. I know I am a messenger from God and He made me, but it's going to take awhile to figure out what it is I was created to do during my time. Still, I only have 365 days in all.
I guess I'll just have to watch those around me and see what they do. They seem to observe me quite a bit, so I'll take my cues from them. But somehow they don't seem that secure, so I am a little concerned about imitating them.
Of course they are not the only ones I see. There are some other people they talk about as my "grandparents" who like to hold me a lot. At first, one of my grandmothers was around in the background and I liked that. She seemed to know what I wanted. She seems to feel a little more confident, but then I understand she has lived through different times than the younger ones.
She seems to know about God and she checks in her black book every once in awhile to make sure she's doing what He wants. I like that because I know God and I know He has the answers.
Sometimes I hear my parents talking about what I might grow up to be and I am puzzled. I will be what I am and what God wants me to be. It's as simple as that.
I've heard some very puzzling things from this thing called a TV and this world seems to be having trouble. I will do what I can to help. Having a purpose will make me happy.
But boy, do I have a lot of work to do.
They talk about things like government and Congress and refer to something called a "white" house. I hear people argue about things and no one seems to agree with anyone else. I wonder why. Why don't they read that little Bible book my grandma and grandpa get their directions from? I think the answers are all in there. If I could talk, I would tell them. Could you do it for me?
I know my brain isn't fully developed as yet, but since I am just a few days old I must get to work and get everything accomplished God has appointed for me to do. I hope the older people who know the answers will help me during my short lifespan.
They should know that the most important thing is to personally accept God's Son, Jesus, into their hearts. It is then that they have the Holy Spirit living in them to help them get through this maze.
Now, if they could just show me how I can sit up, I can see better what's going on. Then, of course, I will need to grow some teeth so I can eat that stuff in the oven and I need to learn to walk so I can get around.
Of course, they'll need to teach me a few words so I can straighten out the world - words like "Be careful" and "Look out." Most of all, I need to learn to read so I can check the answers in the little book that God has given.
But now, look out, world. Ready or not, here I am - 2011, a new year to make life count! Remember that you all need to help me with the important stuff. Together, we can make this the formula for a tasty year.
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