My Talk With The Lord

Dear Lord, I need to talk to You

I know You'll understand

I need your love and guidance

Please won't you take my hand?

I don't know why this tragedy

Has happened to my son

But more and more I realize

He's not the only one.

I'm sure You have a reason, Lord

And though we do not know

Give us strength to trust in You

Help our faith to grow.

Lead us through this heartbreak

This hurt that seems so wrong

Fill my son with courage, Lord

Let his faith be strong.

I've always had a goal in life

For helping those in need

And now it's even stronger, Lord

Please help me to succeed.

Thank You Lord, for letting him

Remain with us to live

We love him so --- he loves us too

We have so much to give.

Please let him feel me near him

When I have to be away

Let him know my love is there

Through each and every day.

Walk with him, Lord, and keep him strong

I know he'll do his best

All of us will do our share

And trust You'll do the rest.

Thank you for the others, Lord

The ones who love him too

They also need your helping hand

They hurt the way I do.

His wife --- so kind and gentle

Their child --- conceived in love

She cares for them so tenderly

And prays to God above.

Each brother and each sister

Loves him in a special way

His father loves him deeply

And I'm sure each night they pray.

Now I'm feeling better, Lord

Since I have talked to You

I know You understand our needs

And you will see us through.

Just one more thing before I go

Once more I want to say ---

Thank you Lord, for Denny

We're so glad you let him stay.

Pearl E. Cain