I'll lend you for a little while a child of mine," God said - For you to love while he lives, and mourn him when he's dead. It may be one or two years Or forty two or three; But will you, till I call him back, Take care of him for me? He'll bring his love to gladden you And should his stay be brief You'll have his lovely memories As solace for your grief. I cannot promise that he will stay, Since all from earth return; But the lessons taught below I want this child to learn. I've looked the whole world over In search of teacher true: And from the things that crowd Life's lane - I have chosen you. Will you give him all your love? Nor think the labor vain? Nor hate me when I come to take This child lent back again? I fancied that I hear them say "Dear Lord, Thy will be done, For joys Thy Child will bring The risk of grief we'll run. We'll shelter him with tenderness, We'll love him while we may -- And for the happiness we've known Forever grateful stay. But should the Angels call for him Much soon than we've planned, We'll brave the grief that comes And try to understand. Author unknown Thank you Susie for the 2 gifts above Thank you Beth Thank you Diane Thank you Saralyn Thank you Carolyn Thank you Lynn Thank you Linda Thank you Christine Page created lovingly by Beth for Geoff's mom, Karen