Wes, Wes Wes - from Issaquah, Washington
How do I love thee
Let me count the ways
A good husband
A daddy
A son
All came to us thru tragedy
But as a blessing in disguise
Your smile
Your hugs
Your words of reassurance
I looked for opportunities
To do kindness
To catch a person in need
Maybe earthly
Or maybe in spirit
Your smile
Your hugs
Your words of reassurance
A Primary President wanting to make copies
Of conference activities for the children
The price was too dear
So I asked her to let me pay
Your smile
Your hugs
Your words of reassurance
An opportunity to make a difference
In the life of someone not blessed
With the means to attend a conference
So I paid with no regrets
Your smile
Your hugs
Your words of reassurance
During the summer
A shopping trip
For a few that would love something new
To wear to school the first day back
Your smile
Your hugs
Your words of reassurance
Fall came and a new opportunity
To grow and become more humble
Through service at the Humanitarian Center
Brought new insights to me
Your smile
Your hugs
Your words of reassurance
Later in the year
As the holidays approached
A little girl here as a refugee from Senegal
Tried to tell her mother they needed a turkey
Your smile
Your hugs
Your words of reassurance
Another sister with challenges
Her physical body did not allow
Her the privelage of
working hard
So medication was almost impossible
You smile
Your hugs
Your words of reassurance
The Christmas wish of
the little girl from Senegal
Was a baby doll with a dress
And oh, dear Santa, make her black like me
In this new world in which we live
Your smile
Your hugs
Your words of reassurance
As may be gathered from the notes above
All of these acts required money
Not huge amounts - but just enough
That I could act in your stead
Instead of your smile
Your hugs
Your words of reassurance
I was in a position to help
Another in their time of need
And now, our Wes from Issaquah
We are far from our home
As we are serving our fellowmen
Not far from your Issaquah
For
Your smile
Your hugs
Your words of reassurance
Thank you
Love, Mom
I love reading your poems every year, keep 'em coming Mom^2. Your service is so perfect, it really reflects the way I think about service, which is a continual readiness to serve whoever is in need, no matter how small or big the need. "but behold I say unto you, that by small and simple things are great things brought to pass; and small means in many instances doth confound the wise."
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Love you Jimae (Mom^2)
Wes is a constant strength, support, and smiles! Great post mom!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you mom! It was beautiful! I sure love that guy with all my heart.
ReplyDeleteSo Great. Thank you Jimae and Wes for your Smiles, Hugs and words of reassurance! You both do them so well. I love both of you!
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