In the hollow of thy hand....

I am sitting here tonight thinking about what a wonderful blessing it has been to have Ethan in our family and the joys and struggles that we have had with him and with life since he has come into our family. I am thinking of how much he has grown in 10 1/2 months and how much more growing he will do....the lyrics of a song came to my mind it is a missionary song but very applicable (in my opinion). I think it is every mother/fathers prayer for their child and I thought I would share. I realize not every faith sends their 19 year old boys out on missions to proclaim the word of God but every mother and father send their children out at one point or another in life and we all hope that they will be sustained and strengthened in their times of trial. So, here is a link to the song on youtube (it was made by someone who had served a mission for the LDS church) and the lyrics.

Lyrics:

Dear Lord, who blesses us with love
Please send this day thy Spirit from above
As this thy Son accepts a call from thee
Help him we pray, to learn humility

Direct his footsteps every day
And keep him ever walking in thy ways
Inspire him as he spreads the gospel plan
Lord hold him in the hollow of thy hand

Chorus

In the hollow of thy hand
As he grows from boy to man
Help his understanding deepen and increase
In the hollow of thy hand
As he grows from boy to man
Let him know the special blessings of thy peace

Protect him from all worldly ways
And always send thy Spirit when he prays
Give him the courage of a righteous man
Just hold him in the hollow of thy hand

In the hollow of thy hand
As he grows from boy to man
Help his understanding deepen and increase
In the hollow of thy hand
As he grows from boy to man
Let him know the special blessings of thy peace

As he faces lifes demands
May he take a valliant stand
Give him shelter in the hollow of thy hand

What a blessing this little man is to us and I look forward to what the Lord has in store for his life. I am grateful to have been given the blessing to be his mother and for us to learn from each other.