Posted by Terry S. (24.24.79.45) on July 06, 2000 at 16:35:58:
Why God made families
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