Father, watch over my
Family while I'm away.
Take care of him, Lord,
The wife silently prayed.
Bless my daddy, God.
The children prayed,
As he left that day.
Dear God in heaven,
Creator of all,
Protect us from evil
As we heed your call.
Guide us and give
Us the wisdom to
Make our world
A better place.
Give us the strength
To carry on today,
As we face new
Challenges along the way.
Through you all fear
And loneliness fade away,
For thou art with us
Through eternity, in
Your name we pray.
Amen.
by retired Navy HMC Edward D. Blizard, Jr., Jacksonville, N.C.