lesson of learning

Patience

Before life in this world

I await in heaven

For my life of learning to begin

Through trials heavy laden

For I know life will be harsh

Although not knowing in full

Of the lessons life will teach

For sacrifice is the toll

My moment has come

I’m anxious yet strong

I leap into my new world with faith

In my mother’s arms I now belong

Through trials and grief

I learn honor and understanding

But through all I have not learned

One virtue most demanding

And so begins the era of

“I don’t want to wait”

Blessings are expected

Appreciation I negate

My father sees I must learn

Of patience in this world

I see it as a burden

As my faith begins to whirl

I slowly learn of patience

A virtue vested in us all

The gateway must be found

With faith I must stand tall

Faith is the key to patience

To believe in Him above

That he knows my needs and yearnings

I begin to believe in his love

I now know of Faith

Through patience I have learned

“Edureth all things” I must

And never be deterred

My Heavenly Father loves me

He wants me to be the best

This I know without a doubt
Because I am surely blessed

//Emily Brady 2010

 

"Everywhere in nature, we are taught the lessons of patience and waiting. We want things a long time before we get them, and the fact that we want them a long time makes them all the more precious when they come."

//Joseph F. Smith