My Man by Cheryl Andreus

Cheryl  Andreus, a member of 1st Writes, wrote this poem for her husband Frank.

Frank has a rare, treatment-resistant form of multiple myeloma

and will begin the three-week process for a stem cell transplant September 26th.

Please keep Frank and Cheryl in your prayers.

MY MAN


by Cheryl Andreus


Through all the years that we’ve been wed
I’ve truly felt God’s plan.
I know that Frank was meant for me.
God gave me quite a man! 

His gentleness belies his strength

He’s humble and he’s kind.

A man with more compassion would

Be very hard to find.

At night when we lay down to sleep,

His arms surrounding me

I realize how blessed I am

And just what love can be.

He is my caring husband and

I am his loving bride.

There’s nothing that I treasure more

Than being by his side.

We’ve had the normal ups and downs

That couples often do.

But, thankfully, our challenges

Have certainly been few.

Now we are faced with this great ‘beast’

Our world is torn apart

These are the times we learn to trust

And take God’s Word to heart.

As He has shown His love for us

By sending us His Son

We’ll love each other faithfully

Until our lives are done.

Together we have been so blessed

We’ve had the perfect life.

I thank my God for each new day

That I can be Frank’s wife!

God gave us quite a family

We love the way it’s grown

We pray that into each one’s life

A seed of faith’s been sown.

And now I ask your healing touch

Upon this man I love

Surround us with your Presence, Lord

And HOPE from up above.

©2011 Cheryl Andreus