Why is it

When I’m scared

When I’m sick

When I’m worried

The only place I go

Is to my faith…

I thought my upbringing

Was behind me

But my mother’s faith

Instilled in me

Was as nourishing as her love…

It’s made me who I am

Never wondering too far

From the path she lead

And will continue to contain

Me…

Until I am dead

She never wavered in her belief

Living it in life as we grew up

Around her…

In turmoil or fear

She gathered us near

And prayed to God for all to clear…

She asked for a miracle

Once in her life

Was intent and consistent

And knew her faith would

Prevail…

I witnessed that happening

And now wonder if it was

Her sacrifice with unwavering faith

As God made it take place!