Posted on 06/13/2002 9:05:52 AM PDT by repubmom
FINAL SCORE
We all know Martin and Gracia, even if we have never met.
They were on our radios, church prayer requests, on our TV sets.
I remember that famous video, in my mind it's still planted.
All Gracia wanted was privacy, things I take for granted.
We all could probably confess, we never seem content,
That little short video changed my life, you cannot know what it meant.
All this was no accident, this last year fits God's plan,
While we were in our comfort zone, The Burnhams hid and ran.
But Gracia let me tell you, through all the hunger and pain,
We have all grown closer to the Lord as one, no one died in vain.
Your families have held the ropes for you, they always did their best,
They pleaded for prayers, pleaded for help, never seemed to rest.
We always knew how to pray for the kids, constant specific updates,
The things they missed about mom and dad, Gracia your funny cakes.
All these things that seem so small, your kids did not let go,
What a testimony they have been, as time passed so slow.
We thought of you both every day, wondered what it was like,
Guns shooting,grenades going off, an all day jungle hike.
It may be over in the jungle, but it will not all be left behind,
May God pour out more grace on you and give you peace of mind.
Thanks for the opportunity to pray for you, what a blessing that it was,
God is still on the throne, we are excited to see what he does.
I thought of Gracia and Martin, shot, wounded on the ground,
As Martin slipped off to be with God, I think he heard this sound.
Thousands of Angels welcoming him home, then there is the SON,
Welcome home Martin Burnham, well done my child well done!!!
Martin said if he had to go, a martyr would be the way.
Enjoy it Martin, we will join you soon, just one last thing to say.
If Bin Laden's bunch is keeping score, you may have killed my hero,
But let me tell you the final score, Heaven one,terrorist zero!!!!!!
TED MILLER
Tulsa
I just got back in from the funeral. Over three thousand people including Bob Dole and some ambassadors.
Gracia seemed so strong and at peace, even through all the pictures shown and the videos of his life.
If you've never known a real man, check out Matin Burnham and his life.
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