"Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step." -----Martin Luther King, Jr.
"An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet,regardless of time, place, or circumstance.The thread may stretch or tangle,but it will never break."
- ancient Chinese belief

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

David's Poem

*Please, Smile*

I pray the life from which you came,
Had warmth and love and little blame;
That the profound sadness on your face,
Cries out for a yearned-for happy place;
That you heard a soothing lullaby,

That the laughter in you didn't die.

That although it may have been a while...
*something*, *somewhere* made you smile.

That someone rocked you; hummed a tune --
Before you had the name of June.

That the deep, black misery in your eyes,
Only reflects you don't surmise:
You're not being abandoned; you are reborn --
This time with ties that won't be torn.

That we have strength to show you how
To know the joy awaiting now.

Please, smile.

7 comments:

  1. So beautiful from her precious dad!!! Junie NEEDS you two and God chose you out of all the tons of parents... He chose you!!! May He bless you with a smile very soon!!!
    XO
    Sharon

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  2. Love those words! I think someone is already wrapped ;) The smiles will come and the laughter will follow - hang in there!

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  3. I can barely see to type this, the tears are flowing. My heart is breaking for you. But you know she already feels your love. Her smile will come. Maybe she is saving it until she is home with her brothers. You know they can make anyone laugh. You will see those eyes smile very soon. Love to you three. Xoxoxo

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  4. She is going to be a daddy's girl for sure now!!

    Wow you guys keep up the good work and know that you are being prayed for :)

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  5. Oh David, your strength and love will see you through this most amazing time in your life, and the gift you are giving this Junie doll, will be returned to you in ways you cannot imagine. I guarantee this 100%. She's saving that first smile for YOU, i just know it! That poem is off the charts beautiful!
    love, Barbie

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  6. So beautiful. We are praying, praying, praying. The smiles will come. Your love for her WILL bring a smile. God' slove for you WILL be enough.

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  7. Uncle David! I got goosebumps when I read this! I can't wait to meet my new little cousin :) The boys are doing great! We all miss you!

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