* Written for my parents who, next week, embark upon their mission to Nova Scotia.
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Ode to Canada
O Halifax, Canada,
take care of our missionaries.
Keep their hearts warm
when your chill makes them wary.
They’ll come from afar
to help in the work
of teaching your people
the gospel’s word.
Your islands and ferries
and bridges, for the novices,
will lend for weekend adventures-
some distraction from the office.
We hope the sea air
will guard them from chill,
or frostbite, or windburn,
or any other frigid ill.
(Oh, and we’re thankful
that near them, in close proximity,
are plenty of stores
for healthy snacks unlimited.)
These servants will go
with faith, as in times of old.
To further God’s plan--
did I mention there’d be cold?
Though missed by their loved ones,
we know we are blessed
to send out our parents
and wish them the best.
The Lord will provide
for doesn’t He know?
Yes, the way is prepared
Now, sow missionaries, sow.
O Halifax, Canada,
take care of our missionaries.
Keep their hearts warm
when your chill makes them wary.
They’ll come from afar
to help in the work
of teaching your people
the gospel’s word.
Your islands and ferries
and bridges, for the novices,
will lend for weekend adventures-
some distraction from the office.
We hope the sea air
will guard them from chill,
or frostbite, or windburn,
or any other frigid ill.
(Oh, and we’re thankful
that near them, in close proximity,
are plenty of stores
for healthy snacks unlimited.)
These servants will go
with faith, as in times of old.
To further God’s plan--
did I mention there’d be cold?
Though missed by their loved ones,
we know we are blessed
to send out our parents
and wish them the best.
The Lord will provide
for doesn’t He know?
Yes, the way is prepared
Now, sow missionaries, sow.
We'll miss you!
3 comments:
Thank you so much Lisa, we love you and you always make me cry with your odes. We are excited, but will miss all of you so much. We will miss all of our kids and grandkids, but are looking forward to serving in this full time missionary capacity, something we have planned on for years. 18 months is not so long.
You are an amazing writer Lisa! What great fortune for your parents to be serving in Halifax (although anyplace would be lucky to have them) - I love that place and can picture it exactly as it's written up in the Anne Girl books.
First of all Lisa you are so amazingly creative, talented and wonderful.
I am so proud of you Elder & Sis Tanner. We will miss you dearly, but know you are doing the right thing. Thank you for you're example.I Love you so much!
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