Words I Live By

Stuck in the waiting room with anticipation
Hoping for that answer we all want to hear
Although knowing it may not come
We perk up when the doctor comes near

"I have some news for you today
Lets all have a seat and talk
And at any point just let me know
If you need a break or walk"

The doctor began "There is something wrong
His lungs are very cloudy
And we are not sure how much longer
You will have with you Poppy and Daddy.

"At this point there is nothing to do
But give him love and talk in his ear
He is unable to respond
But he'll know you're there"

I could not just sit there anymore
So we made a fast food run at eleven
With 12 different orders and tears in our eyes
knowing tonight he might go to Heaven

We returned with our arms full
And nearly dropped the food when we heard
"Hurry, go up stairs , he's awake,
And for each of you he has a word"

The elevator took forever
We pushed through the crowd
To talk to the man with a huge smile
Sitting in that bed so proud

The words he spoke to me
Will forever ring in my life
With a sweet smile and a gentle touch
His words cut deep like a knife

"God has a great plan for your life
He will use you in so many ways
Just remember how much He and I love you
And follow Him all of your days"

The next day he taught us Rummy
And joked with us like before
Leaving his room was so difficult
Knowing he may never walk through that door.

A month later, the Lord took him home
It was a time of tears, stories, and showing love
But I know that right now he's praising God
And watching me from Heaven above