a little poem

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Ellen,

Thanks.

Bonnie, Mom to a 23, Patty CHARGE 21, and wife to

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this is from chris and evas site its a poem to remember all oru little

chargers going through tough times at the moment hugs ellen

Tomorrow morning " the surgeon began.

" I'll open up your heart... "

" You'll find Jesus there! " the boy interrupted.

The surgeon looked up, annoyed.

" I'll cut your heart open... " he continued

" to see how much damage has been done. "

" But when you open my heart, you'll find Jesus there. " said the boy.

The surgeon looked to the parents, who sat quietly.

" When I see how much damage has been done,

i'll sew your heart and chest back up, and i'll plan what to do next. "

" But you'll find Jesus in my heart.

The Bible says he lives there.

The hymns all say he lives there.

You'll find him in my heart! "

The surgeon had had enough!

" I'll tell you what I'll find in your heart.

I'll find damaged muscle, low blood supply,

and weakend vessels.

And I'll find out if I can make you well. "

" You'll find Jesus there too. He lives there! "

The surgeon left.

The surgeon sat in his office, recording his notes from the surgery.

" ...damaged aorta, damaged pulmonary vein,

widespread muscle degeneration.

No hope for transplant,

No hope for a cure. Therepy: pain killers and bed rest. Prognosis: (here he

paused) Death within 1 year. "

He stopped the recorder, but there was more to be said. " WHY? " he asked

aloud.

" Why do you do this? " he said

" You've put him here, you've put him in this pain,

and you've cursed him to an early death. WHY?? "

The Lord answered and said.

" The boy, My Lamb, was not meant for your flock for long.

For he is a part of My Flock, and will forever be.

Here, in My Flock, he will feel no pain.

And he will be comforted as you cannot imagine.

His parents will one day join him here, and they will know peace.

And My Flock will continue to grow. "

The surgeons tears were hot, but his anger was hotter.

" YOU created that boy, and YOU created that heart.

He will be dead in months. WHY??? "

The Lord answered

" The boy, My Lamb, shall return to My Flock.

For he has done his duty.

I did not put My Lamb with your flock to lose him.

But to retrieve another lost Lamb. "

The surgeon wept.

The surgeon sat at the boy's bedside,

the boy's parents sat across from him.

The boy awoke and whispered,

" Did you cut open my heart? "

" Yes " said the surgeon.

" What did you find? " asked the boy.

" I found Jesus there. "