I sure am glad you came my way

My niece passed away January 1, 2006 at the age of 21. I wrote this poem for my brother and his wife. A few of my children said I should post it. Thought I would and share and see if it gives comfort to anyone. I know I am not technically sound but it made me feel good and makes me appreciate my children and grandchildren so much. The time we have with each other is so precious. Hope you enjoy. I Sure Am Glad You Came My Way My precious little one with the radiant smile I sure am glad you came my way I’ll try to make you happy and hope that you’ll be with me for forever and a day Because when I look at you the skies are never cloudy and the sun will always shine I know that everyday will be wonderful and perfect just as long as you are mine The angelic look on your face tells me you know so much more than you can say I know that you came from Heaven and that you were with God just the other day You bring me so much joy cause when I am sad you’re like a rainbow after the rain You bless my life in oh so many ways and I will always be glad you came Your smile is like a warm glowing fire and it’s so nice to have you here today You are just what I needed and I always thank God when I kneel down to pray Your first little smile, your very first word, your first step where did the time go? Your sweet kisses and your warm little hugs, I love you and want you to know I love to reach down and kiss your owie or maybe put a band-aid upon your knee Hold you when you’re afraid of the dark or maybe turn on the light for you can see I guess you can say that I need you so much and that you really brighten my day Yes I am really glad that you are mine and that I sure am glad you came my way I want to be there every time you start to stumble, slip or even when you start to fall I want to heal all your wounds, I really don’t want you to ever suffer or hurt at all I want you to be safe with me and never have to worry so your problems will be few I want to protect from every wrong and evil, why for you there is nothing I wouldn’t do I really miss you so much my little one when you are not with me all the day thru I long to hear you voice again, or the walking of your steps or just anything you do When you are away I miss you and when you are not here sometimes I even start to cry But I know that in God all things are eternal and I’ll see you again in our Home on High But now I realize that into every life a little rain must fall and we each must suffer pain Because we can never really love the rainbow unless we first learn to appreciate the rain So my lovely child I’ll be patient and try to get through and live and love each and every day For I truly know that I’ll see you again but for now I sure am glad you came my way.