I`ll lend you for a little while
some babies of mine" he said.
"To love and care for while alive
Then mourn when they are dead.
It may be days, or weeks,or months
Or one year, two, or three,
But until I want my babies back
please look after them for me.
They`ll bring their charms to gladden you
And if their stay is brief,
you`ll have some lovely memories
As comfort for your grief"

Dear Lord who art in heaven,
Let Thy will be done,
For all the joy these children bring
the risk of tears we`ll run.
We`ll shower them with tenderness
And love them while we may
And for the happiness they give
We`ll forever grateful stay.
And should the angels call
Much sooner than we planned.
We`ll brave the bitter grief that comes
And try to understand.