LJR Our Little Miracle

The news finally came about 11 months or so ago that my sister would be pregnant with her first child. We were all so happy. Then more news came a few weeks later that the baby had a defect called Diaphragmatic Hernia or CDH. Upon birth, the baby would require surgery to fix this defect. The baby was also given a 60% chance of survival. He was born just a few days before Christmas and on Christmas Day our little Luc had his surgery, now today 1 month and 1 week old he is one step closer to going home! He has come a long way and we owe it all to God, Our Heavenly Healer. Many, many people prayed diligently for Luc and his parents. I couldn't help but capture this in poetry. I introduce my nephew Luc John Roger, our tiniest miracle and greatest blessing from God. What a great gift!

LJR(Luc John Roger)

O Precious little one how sweet you are

A tough journey you've had so far

while still safe in your mother's womb

The doctors warned of trouble soon

A tiny part of you was not right

It gave mommy and Daddy quite a fright

How would their little one fare?

They went right to God in prayer

For your mom she absolutely knew

It was the only thing that they could do

Chance of your survival was slim

But not when things are left up to Him

Heavenly healer, our father so dear

there were no reasons for us to fear.

To our Church family we made a call,

For prayers to come from one and all.

God's family reached out to you

Praying for a healing only God could do

Some strangers, some friends

They all prayed without end

Many people showed they truly cared

And had faith that God would answer their prayers

On a cold December afternoon

You gave mommy the sign you'd be here soon

After a few little scares, by and by,

You came into this world with a tiny cry.

We praised The Lord for your 10 small toes,

All the way up to your wee little nose.

We thank Him now for the cry you let out, 

And honestly cannot wait to hear you shout.

Though you may have more struggles ahead

You will not have anything to dread.

With God holding you in the palm of his hand

You'll grow up to be a healthy young man

You will someday be tall, but for now you are small,

And you are covered in love by us all.

We love you little one more than words can tell

With The Lord Our God in control all will end well!

Beautiful Days are always here

This is an old one but due to some glitches when I was editing, I lost it. So I did some edits and am reposting.

I was sitting in the back yard one day watching the children play and it just struck me how beautiful the day was. I just sat and admired God's beauty that I was surrounded by. Sometimes we get too busy to take a moment and stop to admire the beauty of the Creation that God has given to us. Praise God for His beauty.

Oh Beautiful Day

Oh this day, this beautiful day

Who could have made it this way?

It is my Love who created all this

To Him I give a kiss

The sun how it warms every cell through my soul

It glistens on the morning dew

And makes me yearn for You

Oh Sweet Comforter,

You are the rock, on which I stand,

You are who I yearn

When I don’t know where to turn

If my day falls apart

You help strengthen my heart

And keep me glued when I start to break

Oh Holy One how merciful You are

When I come to you chained by sin

You give me a twinkle and a grin

Then lift my head and snap the chains

You remove all my pain

Your forgiveness 

When I’m in a mess

Is more than I deserve

You never cease to carry me ‘round every curve

Oh Shaddai how can I show you my love?

There are not enough thanks for all you do

I will sing praise to You

From now till the end of time

Thank you Papa for this most gorgeous day

And for always guiding me on my way

Forever in my heart You’ll always be.