Shirley & Jim

Shirley & Jim

by Bud Lemire on Dec 28, 2004

Two people come together, and raised a family

Not knowing the future, and how it would be

She had a hard life, before he came along

Still she gave all she could, her love was strong

The children grew up, and they moved away

As time moved along, we come to this day

Failing health, have touched them each

Lessons in life, that each soul must reach

Overwhelming responsibilities, entered her life

To care for her husband, as well as be wife

Making sure everything, was in order and done right

To help him through, should illness hit him at night

He tries his best, to get through his life

Thinks a Gold Medal, should be awarded to his wife

He draws on their love, to help him through

Thinking of a life, he long ago knew

She keeps on going, trying her best

Her love has surely, passed every test

He's waiting, because he knows the end is near

Of a life he is living, and he carries no fear

Both wonderful people, they've been through a lot

At this point in time, it's each other they've got

Sometimes the sun shines, and sometimes it's dim

For the hardships and blessings, for Shirley & Jim

I take care of Jim. They're both wonderful people.

Note: Jim passed away, but his memories live on

through the family and friends that loved him.

Shirley continues struggling with a life-threatening

illness.