As we fly our flag
high, wishing
you could return
home to stay,
God is reminding
us, we can trust
Him every day.
But, oh how dearly
we wish you were
with us here,
Home in our
hearts, with
nothing to fear.
How much we want
to hold you, and
never let you go,
To keep you from
harm, no more
cruelty to know.
We wish we could
be there to
comfort you
in every hurt,
To lift you out of
the struggle where
your emotions
are so burnt.
But, you have such
courage, brave
loyalty in your
heart,
A call to be a
blessing, that
will keep us
apart.
So, while we miss
you so...our
hearts also beat
with pride,
As time passes day
after day, without
you by our side.
But, in spirit you
are here, just as
if you never went
away,
For this bountiful
love we share,
means you will
ever stay.
Close, held close,
never to part,
bound together
with unseen force,
God's eternal
love, flows as a
powerful keeping
source.
Each day we wake
and pray you are
kept safe,
Concern for you
sure tries our
faith,
But as we trust,
we are learning to
set you free,
For the life
you are
compelled to see.
God blessed us
with your
life so long ago,
For more of
amazing love to
know
We thank you dear
one, for all you
have to give,
Go forth therefore
with your heart of
compassion and
freely live.
God planned your
life long before
you were born,
Each day of
service He gives
you is already
formed
So every special
footprint you
leave behind,
Stepped for your
Father, is only
of the lasting
worthwhile kind.
We send you our
blessing, we send
you our love
We send our moment
by moment
prayer... to God
above,
To surround your
heart with His
sweetest inner
joy,
In our hearts,
you'll always be
our darling
soldier boy.
The flag may fade
a little,
but if it begins
to shed it will be
replaced
and the light will
be glowing
forever,
until the day we
see your face.
