The morning routine

the alarm goes off

once

twice

toss warm covers off

swing tired legs over the edge

glasses help me see

(should pray to see through Your eyes)

standing

(should pray for strength to stand firm)

start prepping lunches for the girls and me

stop in between 

to rouse the girls from their beds

(I'm their snooze button)

packing lunches

one to school

grateful for Your mercies new

praying she has strength and courage

knowing Your presence

seeing Your hand

two to school

grateful for Your mercies new 

praying she has strength and courage

knowing Your presence

seeing Your hand

off to work

coffee in hand

praying Your peace over them

Your protection

 Your grace

so begins another day...