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The Lord sent a parcel to me and my wife.
A package so precious would soon change our life.
It came in a rush on the last day of May-
Sooner than expected by a month and a day-
The package seemed normal, a little smaller than planned-
Ten fingers, ten toes, two feet and two hands-
We happily accepted our bundle of joy-
And became then, a family blessed with a boy.
Shortly thereafter, and out of the blue,
Our worst fears were realized, a nightmare came true.
Our baby got sick and was slipping away-
Alone in the chapel we knelt down to pray-
Dear Lord, please help us and say it ain’t so-
This is not what we asked for nearly nine months ago-
We asked for a baby and gave you our trust-
Gender didn’t matter, but health was a must.
We did all the right things that parents can do.
Took all the precautions, left the miracle to you-
Our joy knew no bounds when you finally came through-
And now, we kneel shaken, hearts broken in two-
Lord, give him the strength to endure this long night-
As we call upon his angels to assist in his plight-
Grant him your mercy, and life anew-
In ever-lasting gratitude we pledge this to you-
We’ll raise this boy to love you with reverence for your name -
He’ll learn the value of his life and his children will the same-
We’ll cherish and love this baby, so precious and so tender,
That when the living and loving is done he will surely return to sender.
James Anthony Thomas
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