What Gifts!

Michael Degenhardt

What Gifts!

Children are not just miracles, they are the reason we are who we are, our hope and our future. They are gifts.

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The warming smile of their faces
As they rise each morning
Secures my beliefs in love and
In the knowledge that God
Had given us children for the purpose
Of learning love from them

Their gentle way of saying,
“Good morning, Daddy”
Lights each day with a flame
Of hope, light, truth and love
Allowing the strength within me
To be defined as a loving provider

The wisdom of He
Who allows us the gifts of miracles
Is only surpassed by
His generosity and love
Bestowed upon us by children
And the hope that they continually represent

  • Trenchtownrock

    Trenchtownrock

    You have really captured the blessing so effectively in this piece brother..that love..nonjudgemental eyes…the security to know that the heart is pure…what a feeling..love this.

  • Michael Degenh... replied

    Chris, thank you, I realized I don’t write enough about the blessing of my kids and this is what came about. Michael

  • kimangeline

    kimangeline

    this makes me smile and think of those mornings when I wake up to my youngest son laying next to me, eyes open, smiling at me….and my heart melts.

  • Michael Degenh... replied

    Oh I know that feeling so well. One thing I miss most about my kids was when I used to put them as babies on my chest, feeling their breaths with my breath. But now there are new experiences with them. Thank you! Michael

  • Shoaib .

    Shoaib .

    i agree with this 100 % what a great message and written so well … kudos on this one michael .. awesome work

  • Michael Degenh... replied

    What a great thing to say, thank you so much. Michael

  • Rhenastarr

    Rhenastarr

    So 100% true and written with the heart of a father who cherishs the gifts bestowed, just beautiful my friend and a definite favorite.

  • Michael Degenh... replied

    Thank you, that really means so much to me. Michael

  • JaneSolomon

    JaneSolomon

    Very true Michael. Enjoy your children. xxx

  • Michael Degenh... replied

    I try to until they open their mouths LOL Thank you so much! Michael

  • Sylvia Gonzales

    Sylvia Gonzales

    So Beautifully Written!!! Thank You for Sharing…........ : ) peace, syl

  • Michael Degenh... replied

    No, thank you for reading and your lovely comments. Michael

  • Graham Povey

    Graham Povey

    This goes to the heart…...as a thing I have lost.

  • Michael Degenh... replied

    I am sorry for that loss. However thank you for your comments. Michael

  • Danica Radman - Tazzina

    Danica Radman ...

    mmmmmmm happy happy moments – dailly miracles :))

  • Michael Degenh... replied

    Thank you, you are much too kind. Michael

  • Charma Chircop

    Charma Chircop

    BEAUTIFUL-SO BEAUTIFUL-Charma

  • Michael Degenh... replied

    Thank you so much! Michael

  • Cheryl Fugate

    Cheryl Fugate

    LOVE this one, and I so agree :) :) Whether your a mommy or daddy, our childrens “good mornings” does light each day with a flame GREAT WRITE! and what a good daddy :) :)

  • Michael Degenh... replied

    You are so right, thank you. Michael

  • Cheryl Fugate

    Cheryl Fugate

    Congratulations……....

    You have been featured in Writing: Persuing Happiness

  • Michael Degenh... replied

    Thank you! That lets me know I should keep on writing. Thank you again! Michael

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