Down The Road Of Bittersweet We had some good news and some bad news on a cold November morn The test confirmed that we were parents, but there was something more Our little boy had complications, and we were frightened as could be But we decided to go walking down the road of bittersweet The next nine months we grew together, somehow closer than before And our faith began to blossom into something more We would hold each other close and pray, then cry ourselves to sleep We knew that God was walking with us down the road of bittersweet Jesus, take my hand and walk beside me And make my footsteps firm beneath my feet I know You’ve gone this way before so guide me I’m not alone as I go walking down the road of bittersweet

 The room was filled with apprehension on the day that he was born But when I took him in my arms I knew there was so much more There was a bond of love between us, and I was never more complete I never knew I’d find such blessing down the road of bittersweet  The doctor said we may not have much time before we’d have to part So I treasure every moment deep within my heart Soon we’ll have a little angel, praying for our family I’m just glad I got to meet him down the road of bittersweet  Jesus, take my hand and walk beside me And make my footsteps firm beneath my feet I know You’ve gone this way before so guide me I’m not alone as I go walking down the road I’m not alone as I go walking down the road I’m not alone as I go walking down the road of bittersweet  Words & Music by Karl Kohlhase © 2006 karl kohlhase  Written for Prenatal Partners For LifePrenatal Partners For Life

…a silent prayer for the baby, Austin John Swenby, and for unborn babies everywhere

Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here, ever this night be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen

FRIENDS ARE ANGELS WHO LIFT US TO OUR FEET WHEN OUR WINGS HAVE TROUBLE REMEMBERING HOW TO FLY