Our Lord God,
Would you please?
Alleviate Shirley's pain
By your power
That once caused
Adam to slump into sleep
For you are
The first and foremost
Anesthesiologist
Would you please?
Open up the channel
Within her kidney
By your power
That makes roadway
In the wilderness
Rivers in the desert
For you are
The Omnipotent
Living God
Would you please?
Assure her parents
By her side
With your peace
That transcends
Life's circumstances
For you are
The Wonderful
Counselor
Would you please?
Answer our prayers
From our lips and hearts
With your approval
That we seek
In all urgency
For you are
Our Maker
Our Caretaker
Amen
(Prayer Poem, Oct. 23, 2001)
Note: 9-year old Shirley underwent a surgery successfully.