Poems and Prayers

Ladies Auxiliary Prayer:

The ladies wait, while their men
respond, united as one in a common
bond. The bond of serving, each in their
own way, the needs that arise, be what
they may.

The reheated meals, the unsipped drink,
are a common occurrence, much more
then you think.

It's mostly routine and done without flair,
the men return, their ladies are there.
But then comes the call, the tough one to
fight, a working fire that may last through
the night.

The ladies again wait, but this time they
know, that sooner or later, they too will
go.

As they wait for the signal, the time
draws near, for that sooner or later to be
suddenly here.

The men are all weary, some of them
spent, the refreshments that arrive are like
heaven sent.

The auxiliary, in fact, is more than a
name. So God when we pray for the
firemen's care, include the ladies, who
were also there.
~Author Unkown~



Back Home Again:

The pager makes it's beeping noise,
The scanner comes to life.
You see excitement on his face
As he goes off to fight.

No matter what you're doing
Or whatever the current plan,
All you can say is "Later Hon"
As he gets those keys in hand.

You say a little prayer
That God will keep him safe,
That with all the pride and bravery
No one will make a mistake.

You know those men are Brothers
And fiercely will protect
The lives of each other and others--
They will trly give their best!

You and your "man's best friend"
Are both loyal and true.
You keep each other company
Waiting for him to retrun to you.

And when that front door opens
With "Honey I'm home" again,
You thank the Lord he's back OK,
Your brave and strong Fireman.