When
creation was finished,
each
star in its place,
God
cradled the earth
in
His thoughtful embrace,
And,
knowing that there
would
be problems to face,
His
wonderful plan came to be...
For
he wanted His children
to
learn to be strong,
And
not become frightened
if
things should go wrong,
So
He placed in each heart
a
desire to belong
Somewhere
they felt needed, yet free...
Then
He added acceptance
and
patience and trust,
Love
that was selfless
and
caring and just,
Where
questions were welcome
and
laughter a must...
And
He called His great gift "family".
Emily Matthews