Jamie &
Jesse
Jamie and
Jesse were twins born to
an older
couple who lived on a farm,
who thought
they'd never have children.
For this,
they'd give a leg and an arm.
Martha had
been told she was barren,
and Walter
had given up hope too.
Now they
had two beautiful boys and
how this
happened, they hadn't a clue.
Jamie was
the first born, all healthy
and strong
with long dark hair.
He was a
bundle of joy
who showed
nary a care.
Jesse came
along second, a beautiful baby
He was the
smaller of the two.
He was born
with Cerebral Palsy.
Oh, what
were they to do?
Jamie could
run and play,
while Jesse
had limitations.
But their
parents loved them equally
as they
went through life's stations.
The boys
were the best of friends
as they
would frolic and play.
They were
almost inseparable.
This
couldn't happen, No Way!
Walter and
Martha never compared their boys.
They loved
them both the same.
They were
both God given.
But people
commented, "Wasn't this a shame?"
For Jesse
had a lame arm
and also a
leg as well.
But his
spirit and love abounded.
He was a
child of God, so easy to tell.
Jamie got
with the wrong crowd
as he hit
the teen years.
Jesse got
pneumonia and grew weaker.
One of his
parents worse fears.
They were
people of faith!
And God was
the family center.
So they
asked Him, "Oh, why in our
life did
this have to enter?"
God
answered, "Be still and
wait on me.
The answer
is so plain.
Just you
wait and see."
So as the
boys grew
the parents
trusted their Lord.
Therapy for
Jamie cost so
much more
than they could afford.
The doctor
bills for Jesse
continued
to pile up so high.
They were
about to lose their home.
Their bank
accounts were dry.
The Lord
said, "Trust Me!
For I
always have a plan.
Your boys
are safe with me.
What you
can't do, I can!
The boys
were only a loan,
they belong
to me.
You can
love them, but
now you
must set them free."
Jamie saw
his sixteenth birthday
while
partying one night.
He was
killed in an accident.
His parents
are beginning to see the light.
They prayed
to God,
to make
Jesse well and strong.
"Please let
him live,
Don't let
anything go wrong."
But god had
other plans.
Jesse died
shortly after his brother.
Martha and
Walter were falling apart.
"Oh why,
did you have to take another?"
God
reminded then, "They were on loan.
The boys
belong to me....
You loved
and nurtured them, did your best,
Now it is
time to set their spirits free.
Their work
on earth is done.
You were
blessed by their love.
Now you
have beautiful memories.
Keep them
tight, like a glove.
Martha and
Walter grieved for awhile,
but they
knew God was right.
The boys
were His, all along.
So they
gave up the fight.
Martha and
Walter now realize
how very
blessed they were.
The
children they were given
had caused
quite a stir.
Now their
life is *still* again
as they
enter their golden years.
They talk
about their blessings and
memories
and they shed a few tears.
But they
thank God daily
for the
blessings so true.
God didn't
give just one.
He saw fit
to give them two.
Author:
Delilah M. (Dede) Haas
Copyright: 12- 28-03
Dede's
Note:
You know it
is amazing how we as parents
try so hard
to hang onto our children even
when they
are way old enough to be out on
their own.
We feel the need to guide them
even when
we know, they will do just fine with
God's
guidance. We all need to trust God with
His plan
for all our lives as He knows best.
When we
lose a child, the hurt feels like it will
never go
away, but with God's help, it does hurt
less as
time passes.
We have to
remember, they are not a possession.
Our
children are a gift from God, and He does
take them
back when He wants them.
So love
and guide them the best you can,
then leave
the rest to God!
He Is The
Best Friend We Will Ever Have!
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