Thus, the week before Christmas and all through the house
Not a creature was stirring;
not even my spouse
A small Christmas tree had been placed on a stand
So he could “see” Christmas from his power wheelchair
The last of our children this past year had been wed
So, most of my parenting worries I’d shed
While Lynn takes a nap, I put on many hats
I cook, and I clean, and on my keyboard, I tap
When out of the quiet, I hear Lynn start to chatter
I listen intently, wondering now what’s the matter.
“Hey, Sweetie,” he calls, “can you come get this trash?”
Now, what is he doing? I muse as I dash.
The room, as I enter, looks peaceful and glows
With the lights from the tree and the wreath’s bright red bow
When what to my wandering gaze should appear
But his hand inching forward and heading straight to the gear
With a fear of disaster, I step over a split drink
Knowing in a quick moment,
he’d cross the room in a blink
More rapid than careful toward the joystick, I aimed
As he questioned my purpose and called me by my name.
Waking up a bit more, he asked, “What’s that you’re fixin’?”
I gave him my answer and headed back to the kitchen.
In less than ten minutes
once again, he does call,
A deep sigh I do make
and turn back toward the hall.
As I care for his needs and my hands, I do dry,
I think of our blessings
and joyful tears. I do cry
I admit that, at times, my thoughts can be quite blue
But I know in my heart that our faith is our glue
When I fear we won’t make it, I see I have proof
That our Lord is providing with His Word as the root.
His promises have power; His love does abound
His voice is a whisper, it makes not a sound.
Through Christmas, He gave us the hope of new life
In His wisdom, He gave me to Lynn as his wife
With God’s grace and Lynn’s love, there is nothing I lack
Through my service to both, a small portion I give back.
As I settle back into my chores for the night,
I pray for endurance, understanding, and insight.
With a smile, I keep going, there’s more to get done
Yes, Christmas is here, and we’re saved by God’s Son.
Merry Christmas!
