Was it me who had said mommies only give and don’t get?

The blanket moved near my head. Little fingers gently patted my neck and a sweet voice started singing softly, “Ai li lu li Mommy, sweety sweety Mommy; ai li lu li Mommy, I love so much my Mommy...”

Tears filled my eyes. I sat up and grabbed my little daughter into my arms.

Was it me who had said mommies only give and don’t get?

The Lullaby

(Originally featured in Family First, Issue 765)