Amy

Once
there was a girl
who thanked God
for her eyes

             He provided surgery for her to see.

Once
there was a girl
who lived many places

             He helped her understand and adapt to change.

Once
there was a girl
who asked God
WHY?
Why my father?

             He restored, healed, renewed her in the midst of darkness and gave her hope.

This girl was
      seeking death and God provided a way out.

This girl needed
       someone to show her unconditional love
       and God gave her a friend.

This girl experienced
        danger with a man
        and God spared her the pain.

This girl desires
         lifetime love
         and God has His timing planned.

All of the ways this girl experienced God -
she was being prepared
to show another girl
or another
as He leads her beyond her wildest dreams
and prepares her home
so they can live
in a loving place where she can show how

                He restores, heals, renews in the midst of darkness and gives hope.

All she experienced
and continues to live and grow
she will pass
to the next generation
to those who need to hear
that

Now
there is a girl
whose broken beauty
will change
another girl's
Once upon a time.