My mother was given an assignment in Sunday School on January 24 to write a poem or song about an experience she had that strengthened her faith in God. I was touched she choose to write a poem about her experience with my illness. Below is the poem my mother shared with her Sunday School class; she gave me permission to share with you. God strengthens faith not only in those who struggle with mental illness, but also in those who face it with you.

MY DEAREST DAUGHTER

BY Julie Eddy

Nights of tears

All I could do

Is hold your hand

God was beside you

He had other plans

After years of fighting

This awful disease

A battle almost won

Finally Victory

I see a smile

In place of a tear

Through your writings

He made you whole

Giving to others by way

Of word

I now see the glory

In God's plan