Around K-- halls, why do we always hear "Why?"
Because our son, Christopher, is a curious guy!
"Why do venus fly traps only trigger shut at the second step of a bug?"
"Why do solar storms give the north and south poles the scariest tug?"
"Why is the sky blue, and why does rain fall?"
"Why must I always come when I'm called?"

Around K-- halls, why are there always surprises?
Because our son Christopher is full of differences and disguises?
Yesteryear's froggie is today's jaguar or cat,
Or he disappears into nothing or nowhere, if you can imagine that!
Hiding things, changing spaces, doing the unexpected takes our guy happy places!

Around K-- halls, why do we always hear of a new present?
Because our generous guy finds giving so pleasant!
"Here Mommy, a penny, a maze just for you!"
"A dot-to-dot picture, and a milk shake to boot!"
"And these presents for Daddy, we'll save on the shelf,"
"And I'd like to let Natalie lick my birthday batter bowl all by herself!"

Curious, generous, loves to surprise,
Lord, how we are thankful for our special guy!
You've given a great world to explore his life through--
Guid his curious mind toward Goodness and Truth!

Your thoughts are not our thoughts--You're the Ultimate Surprise!
Who would have thought that Pure Life would choose to die?
And by dying, killed death so that Pure Love could rise?
And rising--surprising!--our redemption He'd buy!

What generous Love!  The Glorious Unexpected!
Lord, love our dear Christopher--by your power keep him protected!
Surprise him with Love; amaze him with joy!
Astound him with wonder; visit your salvation on our precious boy!

(by Mommy, January 12, 2009)