We had some good news and
some bad news on a cold November morn
The test confirmed that we were parents, but there was something
more
Our little boy had complications, and we were frightened
as could be
But we decided to go walking down the road of bittersweet
The next nine months we
grew together, somehow closer than before
And our faith began to blossom into something more
We would hold each other close and pray, then cry ourselves
to sleep
We knew that God was walking with us down the road of bittersweet
Jesus, take my hand and
walk beside me
And make my footsteps firm beneath my feet
I know You’ve gone this way before so guide me
I’m not alone as I go walking down the road of bittersweet
The room was filled with
apprehension on the day that he was born
But when I took him in my arms I knew there was so much
more
There was a bond of love between us, and I was never more
complete
I never knew I’d find such blessing down the road
of bittersweet
The doctor said we may
not have much time before we’d have to part
So I treasure every moment deep within my heart
Soon we’ll have a little angel, praying for our family
I’m just glad I got to meet him down the road of bittersweet
Jesus, take my hand and
walk beside me
And make my footsteps firm beneath my feet
I know You’ve gone this way before so guide me
I’m not alone as I go walking down the road
I’m not alone as I go walking down the road
I’m not alone as I go walking down the road of bittersweet
I was asked to consider writing a song
for Prenatal Partners For Life, a support ministry for expectant
parents who have had the frightening news that their little
one may not be healthy. After reading some of the moving
stories on their site, I penned "Down The Road Of Bittersweet".
I hope this song gives a little comfort and consolation
to those whose hearts have been broken, as well as courage
to those who feel intimidated by the prospect of carrying
their pregrancy to full term after such devestating news.
Written for Prenatal Partners
For Life,
a support ministry for expectant parents
who have had the frightening news that their
little one may not be healthy.
