There’s a little boy in Canada named Nate, who is five years old.
When he was 21 months, he was diagnosed with cancer, and the doctors have just informed his parents that there is nothing more they can do. They have friends here in Paris and lots of us are sending cards to Nate and his sister Valeri for their last Christmas together.
If you pray, please do. They’re asking for a Christmas miracle.
This is a poem I wrote for Nate, and that is not something I often do. I feel self conscious to post it here because I feel like it cheapens the sentiment. But truthfully, I liked it very much, so I’m posting it anyway.
My heart is broken for his parents.
Child Dancing, Heart’s Delight
Child dancing, heart’s delight
Petals floating, happy light.
Angels waiting, face benign,
“This small child is one of mine.”
Fragrant blossoms, fresh with dew,
Princely garland over you.
Tinkling music, a fairy’s laugh
Leads the frolic down the path.
Mighty fortress sound, secure,
to shelter children coming here.
Wooden doors lead to the hall;
I know this one! I know them all!
Happy voices, “Come and eat!”
For you, there’s always been a seat.
A room, a hearth, a forever be
With forever views on acorn trees.
Calmly playing, heart content,
waiting til my family’s sent.
Bright eyes twinkling, King divine.
“This small child is one of mine.”
crying.
Beautiful, Jennie. Ahhh…my heart’s breaking for the family. I can’t even imagine what they are going through…will definitely pray for a miracle…
Lovely. I will pray for a Christmas miracle.
Saying a little prayer for Nate and his family.
Your poem is so beautiful.
What a heart-breaking story. Thank you, though, for sharing it and your beautiful poem. I think, especially in this season of more, more, more, it’s important to stop and reflect on how many blessings we have.
I will keep Nate and his family in my heart.
Crying here too.
Your poem is so beautiful–it is certain to bring some light to the very tough days ahead for the family. Thank you for sharing.
passed on your blog to a friend who is involved in a world wide prayer circle and Nat is now on the list, I firmly believe in the power of prayer.
Me too! 🙂
Your words help me imagine that the journey ahead of sweet Nate is a peaceful one, where at the end he will find comfort, at last. Thank you, for the tears, the hope, and the reminder to savor each day. I will be thinking of his family.
Beautiful! Prayers for baby Nate, I cannot imagine.