I Want Him Here
Lord, I know he is in a better place
With peace and joy and love and grace.
He never has to feel pain or sadness
With You, he only feels gladness…
But, I want him here.
I know it’s selfish, yes, it’s true,
To want him here instead of with You.
I want him here, to be with me,
To run and play, to climb a tree.
I want to teach him how to talk,
and watch him as he learns to walk,
To hold him when he’s afraid at night,
And let him know he’ll be alright.
I want him here.
I want to watch my child grow
To be with me, but even so,
I know You will take care of him,
And he’ll live in a place that has no sin.
Always he will sing praises to You,
Reminding me that Your Word is true.
That one day when I “come home,” I’ll see
My precious child waiting for me.
I want him here…..yes…. it’s true….
But if he can’t be with me….
I’m glad he’s with You.
Jennifer Mull
(written in memory of Elijah James miscarried 11/11/99)