oneday

ONE DAY

One day while in a trial,
I thought would never end,
I felt so all alone,
As it seemed I had no friend.
But through that trial,
There was one who gave to me,
A love like no man can give,
It was the Lord you see.
He was there for me,
With the soilders of the cross,
And the love they had,
Most surely came across.
Those friends of Salvation Army,
Helped me through my trial,
So when I think of them,
It brings to me a smile.
A smile because God loved me,
Through those women and men,
They showed me great love,
And never did pretend.
Still today I remember,
The love they showed to me,
And they guided in my life,
To help me be all I could be.
(c)Patricia Lawrence
Matthew 5:13-16

When I was 19 years old I was the victim of date rape. I became pregnant as a result of this rape. My family wanted me to abort my child, but I chose to give him life.
I went to a Savlavtion Army home in St. Louis, Missouri. There I found love for the first time in my life. The people who worked in the home loved all the young ladies in their care and the above poem is my tribute to the fine people who helped me through a very difficult time in my life.
THANKS! SALVATION ARMY