God’s Blessing to Me, My Children Three
I asked the Lord so long ago
To bless my soul, I didn’t know
He’d take me down to depths so low
Before I saw which way to go
His gift He gave in bundles three
That brought me tears and brought me glee
Each pain they felt tore a part of me
So oft I fell on bended knee
Nearer now to setting sun
I see the truth of what He’s done
My daughter dear and my two sons
A gift of perfect love I’d won
Melissa, dear – a sweet sweet flower
Who serves with love – whatever hour
With grace and depth her love to shower
And to all near her strength empower
Alberto with bewitching smile
Bubbling joy he doth beguile
The world around to stay a while
To learn of Honor, Truth—his style
And Ron, my precious son doth stand
With justice, truth held in his hand
With mercy, love he doth command
A tower strong the winds withstand
So, as I looked upon these three
No greater gift could ever be
Such perfect love gave God to me
With thankful heart I shout with glee
He answered thus my soul’s plea
He blessed me with these wondrous three
His Glory to shine for me to see
Their lives reflecting Him to me.
Love Effie Darlene Barba