Jennifer's Prayer

just found this poem i wrote in 2000,
while in treatment at high watch farm.

i had befriended a young woman who
was anguished over the possibility of
harm done to her unborn child,
due to previous drug abuse.

from january 31st, 2000;

lord, in your infinite wisdom,
why in this difficult time in my life,
do you challenge me so?

in your divine plan,
my life has a purpose;
and on this journey i willingly go.

i pray not only for myself,
but for the precious life
that grows inside me.

i humbly thank you for sparing
the innocent one;
who will walk together
with i and thee.