Monday, November 9, 2009

A poem for Maggie




A dear friend of mine,Wanda, awoke at 2 AM this morning with our family and our waiting daughter, Maggie, on her mind. She just could not sleep and went to the kitchen and wrote this poem.
It is beautiful and healing to me.  It describes our journey and heart for Maggie and her journey and heart for us and of course God's plan for all of us.

Maggie Caroline

I was found at the intersection of life and death,
Only hours after taking my first life giving breath.

Found by strangers not knowing what to do, I was placed
In an orphanage while I waited for you.

God's angels took me into their care, they fed me and
Clothed me as I waited there.

From morning til evening God held me in His heart,
Knowing I was yours right from the start.

When God looked into my parent's souls, He said, my
Children don't worry, I will love her and make her whole.

As God's eyes searched the whole world through,
He saw the heart of Walker and Will, too.

With brothers to protect her and lots of love to share,
He could place His tiny daughter in their loving care.

So when you see the Beams' together and there's five instead of four,
You'll know their hearts expanded and God opened up a door.

A door that leads to life and love and so much more,
For parents who will follow God to any distant shore.

4 comments:

Gavin's Family said...

What wonderful words for your beautiful family Kathy.

JCrew said...

Kathy!! Thanks for contacting me! I would LOVE to chat with you! I see Maggie is from Guangdong, same as Jia.
She is precious, and I'm thrilled for you. We were able to meet some 'internet friends' in person at our Orphan Sunday event and their daughter also has microtia.
My email is jcrew5@sbcglobal.net if you have some questions about anything!
Hope you get your TA quickly. Keep in touch and I'll be following your travel! Joy

Julie said...

Beautiful words for you and for Maggie. Hoping she comes home soon!!

Tami said...

What a wonderful gift from your friend!! I teared up reading this...I can only imagine what you felt reading this for the first time. Truly, God has chosen Maggie just for your family.

Love your new blog look as well!!

OX~Tami

In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation. Psalm 5:3
We have a daughter !!!!!!
Maggie Caroline was born Oct. 29, 2008.
She is in the SWI of Gaozhou City,China.
(
Guangdong Province)