For Shay

Little girl lost, loves her family
Came here full of strength and love
Tiny cutie, sweet and pretty
Gift from God, Father above

Brothers plenty, sister one
Home and family, light is streaming
Mother, Father, earthly home
Future bright, all she's dreaming

World is hard, full of dread
Tried and tried, promise to keep
Life is not what she expected
Pain and suffering runs so deep

Trials, problems, choices made
Life goes on, she knows not how
From the light she sometimes strayed
God's forgiveness makes her bow

Gifts are given, feels unworthy
She is more than she can know
Love and light for her to see
Comes to her on earth below

Oh, my daughter, sister and friend
Please know the example you are
Please be strong and to us hold
You are shining, Shay, a star

Luv, Liz
4/30/11