Life as we know it!

It’s been a tough week for all of us this week.  I am now home alone as Brad has gone to be with the white ball and 18 holes while Stephi is off with friends.  I have felt God's presence all week, and for some reason decided to watch “The 5^th Quarter.”   I had no idea what this movie was about but it epitomizes what families who lost children go through in my opinion.  God is Good!

Here is the poem that has touched my heart as recited by actress Andie McDowell in the film.

To All Parents, by Edgar Guest.

“I’ll lend you for a while a child of mine,” He said.
“For you to love the while he lives and mourn for when he’s dead.
It may be six or seven years, or twenty-two or three,
But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me?
He’ll bring his charms to gladden you, and should his stay be brief,
You’ll have his lovely memories as solace for your grief.”

“I cannot promise he will stay; since all from earth return,
But there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn.
I’ve looked the wide world over in my search for teachers true
And from the throngs that crowd life’s lanes I have chosen you.
Now will you give him all your love, not think the labor vain,
Nor hate Me when I come to call to take him back again?”

“I fancied that I heard them say, “Dear Lord, Thy will be done!
For all the joy Thy child shall bring, the risk of grief we run.
We’ll shelter him with tenderness, we’ll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we’ve known, forever grateful stay;
But should the angels call for him much sooner than we’ve planned,
We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand!”

Chelesea’s Walk for Epilepsy is Sunday and we are ready to walk for Josh and Chelsea!  The sun will be shinin on me.  Thank you Josh…..I have loved you every second that you have been in my life!

Hugs to you all!

Sherri