Emily
They walked hand in hand along the beach
yet on the horizon, just beyond their reach,
lay a heart of gold, not earthly treasure,
full of love, beyond all measure.
So together with grit & determination
they crossed the sea to another nation.
A baby sparrow had fallen from the nest,
alone, hoping to be chosen from all the rest.
She placed her tiny hand upon Julie's hem
and Peter knew she was the one for them.
Sunshine & laughter sparkle on the beach today
where Mommy, Daddy & Emily play.
... Uncle Greg
My brother sent this wonderful poem along with a patch of fabric for Emily's 100 wishes quilt. We will always cherish this poem - more so because in 2008 Greg sadly passed away. We miss him and will share our fond memories with her. Amazingly, we received the referral call for Emily on the third anniversary of his passing.
What a special poem for Emily to treasure... Gave me goosebumps to read this <3
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely poem! Emily will be so happy to read this when she's older.
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Jacqueline
How beautiful and sad ,and so touching that uncle Greg was so thoughtful knowing the journey he too was on,and that you were all together on july 6th this year,a lovely memory for Emily when she is older Grandma
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