Transferred from Tumblr. — A few days after we buried Kat, I learned of a family who lost their 7 year old son to dengue. I added the father, Julian, in facebook, and he shared a poem that a friend shared to him. When I lose a little faith, I read the poem, and somehow I feel better, and accept God’s plan for our family. The original version was prepared for a male child, this was edited for those who lost their daughters. A Child Of Mine by Edgar Albert Guest This poem partially inspired my daughter's marker. I will lend you, for a little time, A child of mine, He said. For you to love the while she lives, And mourn for when she’s dead. It may be six or seven years, Or twenty-two or three. But will you, till I call her back, Take care of her for Me? She’ll bring her charms to gladden you, And should her stay be brief. You’ll have her lovely memories, As solace for your grief. I cannot promise she will stay, Since all from earth return. But there are lessons taught ...
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