MY CHILD

When my youngest daughter was 17, she had a concrete streetlight fall on her. It was a hard ordeal to watch her go through so much pain and surgery. But thank God, she is alive and well today. Sitting by her bedside, this poem came to me.

 

 

 

MY CHILD

 

 

 

As I watch my child suffering 

Through this serious ordeal 

I'd rather bear the pain myself

It seems unfair and so unreal 

 

She is fair and understanding

Why is she facing such a test?  

I find it inconceivable 

To imagine "Its for the best" 

  

Romans 8:28 tells me 

"All things work together for good" 

In this hope I'd gain some comfort 

If I truly believed it would 

 

I do trust you, Lord, with my life

Help me to leave her in your care

Knowing that whatever happens

Your love will always be right there 

 

I've gained a new appreciation 

Of God the Father's love for me 

For He watched and did not intervene 

As Jesus died upon that tree

 

(c)Ellen Hammond

Reviews

[Anita B Jacques]

Thank you for sharing, You are right, I'm one of the curious, your daughter is beautiful. I checked. Your faith is so strong, I want it to rub off on all of us. God Bless you.
Hugs.....Annie

P.S My dear friend, please say a little prayer for me, I will need it tomorrow, I'm having some procedures done at the hospital, I'm a little nervous.

[Deborah Leah Krempa]

Thank you for sharing this lovely poem. My son was killed by a drunk driver 4/15/07. I read your bio and you have touched my heart and soul. I am glad your daughter is okay. Thank you for sharing. I admire your courage, strength and faith. A beautiful poem. Debileah

[Sean Allen]

Thanks for writing this Ellen. My daughter is just about the same age as yours.

[BABSIE BEE]

I can,t imagine the pain you both must have went through together, both physically and emotionally. But with a Mother like you.....no probs !!! You both came out the other end stronger people. This is a very personal write with such faith it hurts !! Thanks again friend
BABSXXX

[Freder Fredersen (aka G..]

Wow! This was powerful. I was moved. I'm glad she is okay, and quite lovely at that. :)

Cheers!
FF

[Anya]

A very powerful piece indeed. The pain you must have gone through... but she

[Debra Stevens Edwards (..]

This was a very powerful piece and most parents knows just what that feels like and how helpless it is Great piece and impact form photo.
Hugs Debby

[Pratibha]

i agree with the message ELLEN. Unless we as mothers be strong, our kids won't get the vibe. I can understand what you would have gone through in those moments of pain....as if everything is lost and then suddenly, you realise and feel the light withing yourself...the light of love, hope, guidance which must have took away all the pain of your suffering daughter.
I know God cannot be everywhere and so HE created MOTHERS and YOU are surely one of those wonderful mothers

[Lorrie]

To endure such pain and suffering couldn't have been an easy trial for either of you to go through. Heavenly Father is truly wonderful. Fantastic write and glad your daughter is ok.

[Valentine]

Beautiful poem..thank God she came out all right..God is truly an awesome God...isn't HE...God bless..Valentine

[Mark]

Is there anything more closely akin to Christ's love for us, than the love of a woman for
her child, as expressed so beautifully in this poem? I think not. Thanks for the reminder, Ellen.