Since the holidays are fast approaching, I thought one of the best gifts that I could give my husband is to honor him in a post. Last week at his annual holiday party, he was awarded the honor of being named “North Charleston Fire Department Firefighter of the Year 2011”. I’m so proud of you babe and all the hard work and dedication you have put into your job and helping others when they were in need. While I love my husband’s courage for what he does, it is still hard for me to not worry when he is on duty. One day I stumbled on this poem and I find that it helps to reassure me of what he does and why he needs my support. While this post is dedicated to my husband, I would also like to dedicate to all of my fellow firefighter wives out there.
Firefighter’s Wife Prayer
Lord I thank you for my husband,
This fireman that I love.
Give me strength
To give support
With your guidance from above.
Make me a good partner, attentive listener,
My husbands best friend.
When I chose him
I chose a firefighter,
And the job on which we depend.
Lord, keep my firefighter safe.
When our plans have gone awry,
Answering an emergency call
With a life or death cry.
Keep the gusting winds
And raging flames
From being his final fate.
Help me cope with the trauma
Of being a firefighters mate.
This fireman that I love.
Give me strength
To give support
With your guidance from above.
Make me a good partner, attentive listener,
My husbands best friend.
When I chose him
I chose a firefighter,
And the job on which we depend.
Lord, keep my firefighter safe.
When our plans have gone awry,
Answering an emergency call
With a life or death cry.
Keep the gusting winds
And raging flames
From being his final fate.
Help me cope with the trauma
Of being a firefighters mate.
Amen
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