Changing One Little Life
The phone call comes in, He comes to your door, You welcome him in His life has been He is going to need you To make his life better Each new day brings
Sometimes it seems that After an especially trying day Into the room, With tears in your eyes, “Remember this, honey, And then the day comes You think of the work
He’s much different today You hope and you pray To carry him through Your head says you must Later, you learn His life isn’t perfect but… © Valerie Busic
“Do you have enough room?”
For one more young child….
He needs a home very soon.
tattered and bruised,
His clothes are all dirty,
he’s wearing no shoes…
with a smile on your face,
He’ll have to adjust
at his very own pace.
a hard, rocky road.
Somehow you must help
to lighten his load.
to care for him now,
So deep in your heart
you silently vow-
than what he has now,
to again make him smile,
though you’re wondering how.
anger, sadness, and joy
You pray that your love
can help this young boy.
you’re getting nowhere,
And you wonder why God said
“Send this child there”.
When you’re sure
There must be
An easier way
his footsteps now come.
With a shy hug, he whispers,
“I love you, Mom”
you know just what to say,
You’ve waited and waited
For this very day.
And no matter what,
You’re special. I love you.
You just hold on to that.”
when you answer the phone…
They’re sending “your” little boy
back to his home.
that may be undone
When they do send him back,
to the very same one.
then he was, way back when.
Your hard work has paid off,
You can see it in him.
he’ll remember your love
But you can’t help but wonder,
Will it be enough?
what may lie ahead
You try to be strong
To cover your dread
get through the good-byes
But the weight in your heart
feels like part of it died.
he’s doing quite well.
He comes over to visit
and you really can tell.
it’s turning quite nice
So you have made a difference.
In one little boys life.