I give thanks to my God and Father today
for allowing me to be born this day
and breathe the breath of life
He gives, rejoicing in my
worldly birth
planting both feet firmly
on this earth--
my mama waited none too patiently
and daddy who wanted a male
like he!
So he taught me to play ball
and fish and all
and so in spite of my dresses and dolls
I could heartily kick a ball
and run bases as fast as any
boy---only better!
However I found myself torn between the two
never really achieving all I thought I could do!
But God in His quiet remembrance
did shine, His light of eternal life
on mine and I did reach gladly out
for Him, to save me from a life
of besetting sin.
He gave me Jesus in place of
all worldly pursuits
enjoying being a woman
and a wife and mother
a joy unlike any other
and I teach my sons and daughters
to fish and play ball
but most of all -- to pray
and seek His face
allowing themselves to be
embraced by the grace
only He can give.
What more could I ask for
on the day that I was born?
Amen.
8/27/08