Ben's Song

This is dedicated to a very special young man that I never had the opportunity to meet.  He passed into Heaven on May 7, 2009 at the age of 24 and I have met many people who have been touched by his joyful spirit.  His family was amazed when over 1300 people came to his funeral service.  I met one lady in particular who never understood God's love until she realized that God loves unconditionally, just like Ben had loved her.   His testimony has greatly impacted my life as well.  I shared this song in Church this past Sunday as a way of honoring his life.  I hope that you are blessed by the words God gave me to write about this loving young man.

Ben’s Song

Little boy in grown man’s shoes,

Never that spark of wonder did lose.

Living and laughing and loving so much,

So quick to give a caring touch.

Little boy with a grown man’s smile,

You shared with us the laughter of a child.

You couldn’t help but love everyone,

Not just a little, but a great big ton!

Little boy with grown man hands,

Building castles in the sand.

Having fun like little boys do,

Yet knowing you’re a grown man too.

Little boy in a grown man’s shell,

It didn’t always go so well,

But with love and tender care,

The life you lived was pure and rare.

Little boy with grown man’s years,

You knew the God who always hears.

He loved you and you loved Him well,

And of His love, your life did tell.

Little boy with a grown man’s legacy,

Bringing those to Him who couldn’t see.

But through the love of a little boy,

Their lives were filled with eternal joy!

(If you want to know more about his story you can visit www.heyiknowyou.org.  His parents started the Ben Yorgey Foundation to help other special education students in our area as they start their postgraduate lives.)