Bridger Layne Smith

Written By Leslie Ethington
For Cade & Leslie Smith
12.19.2003

“I have a special spirit,”
I heard the Savior say.
“He needs to come to earth now
But he doesn’t need to stay.”

“He needs two loving parents
With a testimony strong
To give him a small body
So he can move along.”

“This valiant little spirit
Proved himself here up above,
But he needs two earthly parents
With unconditional love.”

“I’ve chosen you, my children,
To be partners in my plan
And when you send him back to me,
I hope you’ll understand.”

“You’ll have to make a sacrifice
That will cause you grief and pain,
To help this precious spirit
His salvation to attain.”

“I’ve felt the pain and sacrifice,
For I gave my life for you.
I atoned for all your worldly sins.
That was also hard to do.”

“I know this is a lot to ask
Of those as young as you,
But with this comes a miracle
To prove my love is true.”

“When your earthly life is finished
And you’ve grown through grief and pain,
Your little son and I will greet you
In your celestial reign.”

“Your family will be eternal
And you’ll be blessed in my sight,
Because you love each other
And you’ve tried to do what’s right.”