Conversation With My Father Above

Sitting with my father above I asked,
“What will life be like”?
Well he said with a grin on his face.
You’ll start out young, innocent and running around as a little tyke.
Pretty soon you’ll have the ability to ride a bike.

Years will start to pass,
As you look through the hour glass,
With wonder in your eyes
You’ll begin to realize
It’s time to get baptized.

Now here’s my theory
But please don’t grow leery
As my plan is great
And planning it has made me very weary.
Now the Atonement is a great and marvelous plan
Because it pertains to every child, women, and man.
Indeed it can bring many trials,
But that is why I suffered so mankind could also have many smiles.
You’ll find you may have to overcome sin, and tribulations,
And even though you’ll have a few set backed limitations,
For you is my expectation,
That through wisdom knowledge, and anticipation,
With courage and care of other’s love
You’ll have the support you need to carry through
And the power of the Atonement to start each day new.

So let’s go back to the life of you,
For you must wonder just what it is your supposed to do.
I trust you know you’ll go to school
To learn deep things
Like what you reap is what you sow.
Life and school won’t be easy
Because people can play games and be teasy.
It may be your instinct to fight back and be bold,
But please don’t for I made you full of compassion with a heart of gold.

After school you’ll most likely be on your own,
But please remember that you’ll never be alone.
You’ve found and will find
Life to be full of challenges of all kind…
Anxiety, Depression, and weight along with others is to be some of a test
But I’ve given you key points and answers,
So I’m sure you’ll do your best.

“But what if I fall short”?

Well in life you’ll be given a handbook to help you with the rest.

Now that you have the basics lets get ready to send you through the port.
One last thing before I let you go.
Please don’t hesitate to call on me for peace and comfort.

While living my life I’ve understood the meaning of true trials,
But I’ve also learned the great joy of bright smiles.
Sometimes I have chosen to be alone,
But even then---- he is with me and I am not on my own.

This life has been, for me, a huge test.
But even with my flaws and shortcomings…
Him and I know that I’m doing my best.
Everybody falls in the end.



But when that glorious moment comes In front of him I’ll keep my head high,
Hold to the rod and stand up firm and tall.
For I know I am a daughter of God
Who still loves me even when I fall.