It's been so long since you saw him but I hope, in the dark, you will think of Matthew too. He is our increasingly chubby, lovely, giggly little boy; and next week (when his cochlear implant is turned on) he will hear for the first time. He will finally hear the word 'love' - something he's been showered in since he began his journey home. A journey that included you.
Thank you for getting him and my Mom one step closer to us one year ago. He brings an abundance of light to our lives - we can afford to share.
Next week? NEXT WEEK?! I didn't know it was that soon! Oh man, that is SO exciting. Give him a big kiss for me, and tell him that Ali loves him when those implants go in! He's definitely on my list of light. =)
Wow. I have been a reader of yours for awhile now and I am always inspired by you and the healing you are bringing to those precious children. This is the first time I have felt the NEED to commet. Praise the Lord for Prince and his beautiful poem. It touched my heart and when you need a pick-me-up after a hard day this is truly what you should read because you are and Angel among men. Praise God for you and the work you do!
Beautiful and too moving for words. Thank you for sharing this poem with your readers. Prince Eddie is a treasure found in a most unlikely place.
I started reading your blog last year when you were on the other ship and it quickly became one of my favorites. Your writing is genuine and heartfelt and unpretentious, and you have a gift for telling your story (and your patients' stories) that can move me to tears. I really admire you and Mercy Ships for the work you are doing to improve the lives of these people who have no other resources. Your blog helps bring these people to life who otherwise would just be faceless statistics to most of us in the Western world.
May I have your permission to copy this poem, giving the full name of the author as you have given, but also your name, and webpage, to some of our family? We are applying for Mercy Ships, and I wanted to include it in our first letter to our families, because it would be a great way to illustrate the miracles you are doing. You can reply to our email. Thank you Ali!