Before The Diagnosis

I don’t know what’s to come
But I do know that you’re there.
I was curled up in your presence
Comfortable, sustained by prayer
On the operating table,
In your smiling peace at rest,
While the surgeon gave the injection
To perform the scheduled test.

In this morning’s Bible reading
Stephen saw you standing there,
At your Father’s right hand, greeting
Welcoming, answering his prayer.