The Umbrella
Raining, sloshing go all the kids
The bus stop blocks away
But a dear mother stands with her umbrella
For the daughter on that rainy day
She walked all the way over there
That day the rain did fall
She cared enough and gave enough
For her Kids this mom gave all
But the daughter was very rebellious
And cringed to see her there
For her reputation she thought was ruined
The embarrassment she could not bare
She was only thinking of herself
Not caring about her mom
So insecure of what others thought
She got off and just stomped on
Few words she said to her precious mom
She didn’t want her there
She walked right by without saying much
The thought now is hard to bare
For yes I was that spoiled young child
And 40 years have passed
I think about how wonderful she was
And how our time didn’t last
To have that day back with mom
To hug her as I should
And thank her for all the love she gave
Tell her now that I understood
For I have children of my own
And mom is home with God
I have that love a mother feels
For her child and the path they trod
Stepping back and looking at this
It’s an example of Gods love
For many times we walk right by
Not knowing this love from above
He is so precious, He is always there
With an umbrella of mercy and Grace
But as a spoiled child so many times
We turn from his loving face
Our Father in Heaven is by our side
Through all the storms of life
He calls our name to come to Him
Few come and soon face strife….
“It’s not the right time for me right now”
“My friends will not understand”
“Just leave me alone this embarrasses me”
“Hang on to your Great Plan”
But Oh dear friend there will come a day
When troubles around you flow
Or His call you will not hear anymore
Will you cry for His love to know?
Oh mom was always there for me
Even though I was so wrong
Our God will always be there for you
When you find where you belong
Just as my mom stood there for me
So much more God loves us so
Oh get under His Umbrella of Love and Grace
And His Mercy for you will flow
Copyright © Linda Etling | Year Posted 2010
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