When G-d measures our worth-it`s said,

He places the tape, "round the heart",

not the head."

This thought brings comfort now to me

concerning my son, for you see….

Andrew`s not learning as he should,

all the testing and therapies,-still not good.

At age5 , developmentally he`s between 1 and 2.

Progress is slow, what more can we do?

He, like many people, on this earth,

by most human value, of lesser worth.

"Handicapped" - "Disabled" They`re thought of,

But not so labeled by a G-d of love.

For who knows the worth of a human soul?

The total story is yet to unfold.

Our loving Father has a plan for everyone,

and I believe- Yes! For my son!

Through a glass dimly, now, I can`t see.

Just what the future is going to be.

But by faith, day by day, G-d leads me on.

His peace and power, help me be strong.

I sometimes feel a failure- trying to teach my son.

So often I find that Andrew, he is the one

teaching me,- of life, and faith, and depth of love,

as if a lesson from above.

His intellect may be small,

but, oh, his heart says it all!

So now I pass this message on to you,

It`s pretty plain what we can do.

Value every soul on earth;

as through G-d`s eyes, give the worth.

Care for those who need a helping hand;

meet their needs-if you can.

The joy you`ll find, in such giving

makes life much more worth the living.

And too, it will last when life is `ore.

When we gather upon eternity`s shore.

For G-d measures our worth-each one.

When life here on earth is done.

And he places the tape,-I`ve heard it said
"Around the heart, and not the head."

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