You were born too early, so tiny, sick and the color blue.
The doctors told me (we're sorry!) there was nothing they could do.

My heart cried out in despair. "God, please don't take her from me."

He answered, "She'll live but it's not going to be easy.
Every day will be a struggle, the road ahead will be tough.
She'll need lots of Love, and your Faith to pull her through.
At times when she gets tired, she'll need your strength, too.
But a time will come for her to return back home.
Will you still walk with me, or will you walk alone?"

"Dear Lord, I said, I'd rather have her this way than not at all.
I'll praise and thank you everyday till angels come to call"

You have been in my life 18 years now and a blessing everyday.
You have brought so much Love and Happiness to all who come your way.

Your inner strength and will to live gave hope where there was none.
Your faith in God made nonbelievers, believe in Him and His son.

You're an Angel sent from Heaven who taught me how to Love.
And now its time for you to return to our Father up above.

It's been a long, hard struggle, for you all your life.
Because I wanted to keep you, you have paid the price.

I'll cry to ease the emptiness that's left after you have gone,
but I'll also smile and thank the Lord for the day that you were born.

Thank You Lord!


For Rachel Ann

I Love you, my Angel, So Much!

Mama