Here is a small beautiful poem I was given and would like to share with readers
Watching the great Physician
Oh Lord, show us Thy mercy, on who before us lies.
Our hearts are nearly breaking to see how hard she tries.
Let her not lose her focus as she works on and again,
To open up new pathways in her damaged brain.
Her deep, blue eyes so trusting, sometimes fill with tears.
It is as if she really knows, it could take many years.
Each day seems like the last one, the progress very slow.
Lord, let the pathways she is making, multiply and grow.
Each movement is a tiring effort, a battle to be won.
Will you bring to full fruition the work You have begun?
In all this, she knows, we pray Thy will be done.
Let her gain her youthful vigor, to talk, to walk, to run.
Watchers leave with leaden hearts, do not weep and yearn.
We are there to help and serve, we are there to learn.
To see the miracles He's done, the care shown day by day.
To Hold your breath each time you come, what will He do today?
We are so weak and so short lived, our patience quickly flies,
So send your prayers heavenward, let praises fill the skies,
For all the work He's done so far and all there's still to do,
He is our loving, great Physician and He will help her through.
Sjanie Bethlehem 2008
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11 comments:
Reading this poem brought tears to my eyes, yet it is so fitting and true. We indeed have a Great Physician!! I enjoyed the poem. Geraldine DeBoer
This beautiful poem sends shivers up my back. Having seen Shawna try so hard, we also continue to pray to the Great Physician for restoration of her health and for His love and care toward all those who so faithfully sit by her side each and every day.
May the Lord also continue to guide the hands of the doctors and nurses caring for Shawna.
Amen
.......and thank you.
With Christian love,
Bert & Anne Van Straten
Wow! What a talent to put into words what many of us feel. Thank you for sharing.
May our prayers be a continuous stream to our Heavenly Father, the Great Physician.
With love Joanne Kok and family
Wow, Sjanie, words from the heart of a loving grandmother, to touch us all, and reach the throne of heaven!
A poem of hope. A poem of faithfulness. A poem of faith.
Sjanie, you made my cry and smile at the same time.
Love,
Gerda
Dear family and loved ones of Shawna: What a beautiful poem. A prayer straight from a loving grandmother's heart. Even though we are not close to home right now, our hearts and prayers are there right beside you. May you all have a beautiful Sunday, and Shawna present at church as Jessica professes her faith before the communion of saints.
With love from the van Ykens
Sjanie you have been blessed with such talent! Shawna has been blessed with such a devoted Grandmother (and family)!
The poem says it all!
Praise be to God!
Enjoy your Sunday as you witness Jessica's profession of faith!
In Christian love: Ben & Anita
We have been reading your blog since we heard of Shawna's horrific accident. We are amazed how far she has come and hope and pray along with you that the Great Physician continues to grant healing to Shawna and patience and strength for those of you going down this long road of recovery with her step by step.
May you continue to draw strength from Him and each other. Please know that there are many of us who are still praying faithfully for you all.
In Christian love,
Dave and Tanya Pruim & family
(Winnipeg, MB)
what a wonderful poem. It is true that our Great Physician will continue to guide Shawna on the path He has chosen for her. We continue to pray for strength and patience each and every day for Shawna and her family. May all praise be to our Heavenly God and Father for all that He has given during these months to you all.
Always, Tom and Alice and family
That's a beautiful poem!
Miriam and James Slaa and kids
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