Little Wyatt, Little Warrior

Sometimes we like attention, especially when we are hurting. I am inspired by the selflessness of my cousin Fawne. While we were at the funeral she still wanted to serve others, and if you talk to her now, she will probably tell you about how great her Father's love is for her -- How she wishes through Wyatt she could show at least one person a fraction of how deep God's love is for them. She would talk about how God has taught her so much about who He is and that He is amazing. I know she misses Wyatt. I know it is hard, because she has said that it is, and how could it not be? But she is not consumed by self-pity. She does not expect everyone to feel sorry for her or jump to serve her.
The following is a poem that my aunt Blossom wrote for Wyatt when he was born. It is interesting that as they chose the name Wyatt (which means "Warrior"), they never knew just how much of a warrior he would be his whole short life.

LITTLE WYATT, LITTLE WARRIOR

Little Wyatt, little warrior, little messenger from God
Oh the lessons God will teach us....about Himself...about life
You were fashioned and created by your Maker
For a far greater purpose than the average child
You are perfect in every way for the mission God intended

We embrace your coming with acceptance, love and joy

Little Wyatt, little warrior, little messenger from God
Oh the lessons God will teach us...about ourselves...about time
You are given as a gift...priceless, precious and totally fragile
We are honored to be guardians of your body and soul
In partnership with God....to leave a legacy of faith

We embrace your heritage....you belong to God.

Little Wyatt, little warrior....little messenger from God.
O the lessons God will teach us...about ourselves and one another
You come with many needs which we do not understand
Your cried for nourishment and comfort bring your parents
Whose cries for wisdom and encouragment....bring their God.

We embrace your needs....they bring us humility and grace.

Little Wyatt, little warrior....little messenger from God.
O the lessons you will teach us...about the battle...about prayer
You, Little Warrior, will be victor over the kingdom of darkness
And bring many to the kingdom of light....without a word
For in God's kingdom....the weak are stong.

We embrace your name....it reminds us to persevere.