Another Christmas is upon us
And again there's so much fuss
It really only amounts to one day
Then the New Year, come what may
We've moved on a little since last year
But we still are not far from the next tear
Life has changed, things aren't the same
But we must remember it's all about the Name
Jesus came into this world to show the way
He came to suffer and die just like the prophets say
As we suffer, we remember that He knew pain
He knew it like we'll never know it and so He was slain
As we find our way through another season of 'cheer'
May we be sensitive to those around us who fear
Life isn't the same for us that's abundantly true
But we hold onto the Saviour and He sees us through
As we enter this season, life isn't 'so merry' or 'happy'
When everyone seems so chatty, happy and clappy
We're trying to survive another day
But 'you've come a long way' I hear you say
As we share gifts this season of joy
My heart still aches for my beautiful boy
Another Christmas that's so different from before
Yet I'm still trusting Jesus even when I can't handle the pain anymore
If Jesus tarries, the Christmases will come around again and again
In between, we have to deal with each new day of pain
I hope and pray that God will be our comfort and stay
Deep down, knowing that He will make a way
As you read this poem, you may wonder how we cope
Here you see a mixture of sadness, pain and hope
As I close may you know the God who holds us
He is our ever present help in our great loss.
Thank you to all who have supported us and pray
We truly appreciate those who, come what may
Will be there each and every day of the year
As we remember The Saviour, take time to draw near.
Alan Howes
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