Lord give me eyes to spot the unique in each one
the what makes them yours
the masterpieces that they are
the original design marked on each by your hands
the shades of beauty in each life
the breaks and tears needing healing and hope
Lord, and ears to hear
the unspoken cries of their hearts
the quiet need unsaid
the burden kept wrapped in pain
the joy longing to be shared
the small wonderings of the heart crippled by fear
the musings of their minds
the poetic in their voices
the music in their laughter
cherishing, honoring, loving, and nurturing
family
knowing you love them
trusting you with them
thanking you for them
this precious family
elizabeth w. marshall 