Beseech

Holy Father,
Adalheid's great-nephew
Is in surgery right now. 
Lord of the living,
Almighty Creator of all,
Let Your Presence fill that operating room. 
Let Your Hands guide others' hands,
Your Eyes shed light in others' minds. 
Bring the young boy 
Safely through the surgery,
So that he can play and frolic
And enjoy life in his childhood...
So that he can grow and mature 
And become a young man
Someday with a family of his own...
So that he can pass, and step into Your Glory,
A happy, old man, with praises for You
On his lips. 
Lord, Giver of Life,
Keep Sheol far from this boy today,
And for many more days to come. 
All our lives are but a breath. 
They pass in the blink of an eye
Before You. 
But to us,
And those who love us,
They are so precious.
Preserve this boy.
Bring him to experience
The fullness of days
That only You can give. 
We ask this in the name of Your Son,
Our Saving Grace, 
The fulfillment of all the hopes
Of the ages. 
Lord,
Let this prayer ascend to Heaven. 
Hear us this day, we beseech You. 
Amen...

Author's Note: This prayer was composed this morning between 8 and 9 am, during my commute to work.  I received the following text from Adalheid later on this afternoon, regarding a Facebook status update from her niece: "Dr. just came out.  Surgery went perfect, text book case.  Waiting to hear about extubation and see him."  God is good!