Grace Moments by Dolores Martin

WHY IS LIFE SO HARD, WHAT WILL THE FUTURE BRING

Recently I came into possession of a poem written by a young woman whom I have known for many years. She has granted me permission to publish her writing but not to use her name.

I believe that this was written after the death of her father while still in his forties. Her parents were divorced and things were not easy. Since then, her mother died in a tragic car accident while falling asleep at the wheel of her car while driving home from work. Her mother was a beautiful woman in her forties.

This young woman was pregnant with twins. Shortly after her mothers tragic accident, she was in a car accident as well. Her twins were born premature. One twin has cerebral palsy.



The Grace Moments in her life all come from her Grandparents who are up in age but still the rock and foundation of her life. They have never, ever let her down. Their strength is.......I cannot put it into words except to say that I truly admire them. They are ANGELS on earth.

They have a firm belief in God.


LIFE

Why does life always seem so bad
I look to the past and see what I had
I had a father who was never around
but when we were together, love is what I found

I had a kitty, her name was Pepper
I thought for sure, she'd be around forever
I have great Grandparents but they are not young
Another 10 years and they might be done

I have a Mom, she's a great lady
But I never see her and it drives me crazy

I have a step father who loves me like his own
That is something that's always been shown

My little brother is my best friend
I'm scared that someday that will end

I love my big brother
But we never talk or see each other

I love my little sisters and they love me
But their two girls, I never see

I'm worried about who God is going to take next
I always pray that he leaves who's left

It seems to me that everyday I cry
Over someone else that died

Well this is all I have to say
But please God, leave who's here today.


This young woman, with the help and encouragement of her Grandparents is doing well. She and her husband have weathered the bad times and have been able to purchase a home.
She was able to find a direction that provided hope for the future. She was able to find a job
that is productive and fullfilling.

The children, with loving support of family are doing well.