ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER©

My first-born daughter, Amy, will be undergoing Cancer surgery on Monday. I ask that you pray with me for the guidance and intellect of the doctors – for the successful removal of her Cancer – for Amy to be strengthened by the truth that God will be with her through this and her recovery. In Jesus name I pray. Amen!

So deep within the tallest pines, with darkened haze enshrouded,

A hidden place encased in webs of silver threads beclouded,

Peaceful, quiet, sanctuary, a refuge where you can hide,

A place to lick the wounds of hurt and comfortably stay inside,

Far away from life’s distractions, a cave you can call your own,

Where you can hide all your troubles and tuck them under a stone,

That perfect place does not exist unless you believe in God,

He’s promised never to leave you, His hand will be your rod,

He’s by your side through all your pain, through joy and suffering too,

He knows you need His guiding hand to lead and see you through,

You simply cannot run away, He is in the air you breathe,

Surrender to His protection, and His blessings He’ll bequeath.