Missing Loved Ones

[MsPINKAcres]

As I was watching one of my fav shows last nite "Without a Trace" my heart went out to those tons of families that are Missing a loved one - how they must feel this time of year.

It must be so hard. I get emails asking for prayers for our soldiers and their families, one asking for prayers for the family of a recently departed loved one, one for those who have children in the hospital, but I don't think I have ever gotten one for the many Moms, Dad, Brothers, Sisters, Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles of those precious faces who are missing.

So these are the thoughts that filled my heart last nite - don't do much poetry writing - but it just sort of worked out that way.

My Precious One
the holidays are here
and thoughts of you fill my heart
even more this time of year

I gaze at the lights on my tree
I wonder, are you somewhere so that you can see
The sights, the sounds do they reach you, my heart sighs
Oh how I long to see those lights twinkle in your beautiful eyes

As I button my coat from the cold winds blow
I pray you are warm
are you safe from harm
as I see little ones dance in the snow

Our home is filled with smells of fresh baked treats
Please dear God, make sure my loved one has enough to eat

I may buy you a special gift
Or perhaps not this year
it's all so much
another pretty package your fingers cannot touch

So many friends don't know what to say
Pray, I ask
and then again, pray

For comfort, for strength
For wisdom, for courage

I pray this for you
They pray this for me
And that's how I make it
through one more day

I'll start next year
the same as the past
With prayers, hopes and dreams
Soon you'll be home, finally at last.



Prayers for all those who are awaiting a loved ones return
Rita