Life Without Them

I have had a few reminders lately of how short life can be and how fragile life truly is.  It is so easy to get caught up in our busy schedule and forget what is important.  I know I am very guilty of this.  First, a friend of a friend had placenta percreta and was not as unfortunate as me and didn't survive.  This news obviously has hit home and reminded me of how fortunate I am.  Secondly, the shooting in Connecticut and a comment that our priest made on Sunday regarding the incident.  He was talking about how we might loose our patience with our children at times or they might make us mad but "Just imagine life without them."  This brought tears to my eyes in church and as I am writing this, because I just can't imagine life without my two precious children or getting to watch them grow up for that matter.  My heart goes out to all of the families affected by my two "wake up" calls if you will. 

Very Touching..... God Bless These Families!

twas' 11 days before Christmas, around 9:38

when 20 beautiful children stormed through heaven's gate.

their smile...

s were contagious, their laughter filled the air.

they could hardly believe all the beauty they saw there.

they were filled with such joy, they didn't know what to say.

they remembered nothing of what had happened earlier that day.

"where are we?" asked a little girl, as quiet as a mouse.

"this is heaven." declared a small boy. "we're spending Christmas at God's house."

when what to their wondering eyes did appear,

but Jesus, their savior, the children gathered near.

He looked at them and smiled, and they smiled just the same.

then He opened His arms and He called them by name.

and in that moment was joy, that only heaven can bring

those children all flew into the arms of their King

and as they lingered in the warmth of His embrace,

one small girl turned and looked at Jesus' face.

and as if He could read all the questions she had

He gently whispered to her, "I'll take care of mom and dad."

then He looked down on earth, the world far below

He saw all of the hurt, the sorrow, and woe

then He closed His eyes and He outstretched His hand,

"Let My power and presence re-enter this land!"

"may this country be delivered from the hands of fools"

"I'm taking back my nation. I'm taking back my schools!"

then He and the children stood up without a sound.

"come now my children, let me show you around."

excitement filled the space, some skipped and some ran.

all displaying enthusiasm that only a small child can.

and i heard Him proclaim as He walked out of sight,

"in the midst of this darkness, I AM STILL THE LIGHT."


Written by Cameo Smith, Mt. Wolf, PA