It seemed a random place to move;
that house on Dahlia Street.
But then a mighty storm came through;
and caused us all to meet.
This Christian family called the Rutts;
Were unlike those we'd met before.
They were so in love with Jesus;
We had no idea what God had in store.
God had a plan right from the start;
Of which you, Kathleen would be a part.
We, sisters three would need to know;
the love of Jesus, which you did show.
You opened your home and opened your heart;
to all the neighborhood kids around.
We'd sit on the floor with eagerness;
as your stories of Jesus would abound.
A flannel board with songs and verses;
We would love to sing.
"His banner over me is love" and;
To follow Jesus is the most important thing.
With our mother needing to work;
And our dad now gone;
Sharmon, Lauri and Heidi's life
had seemed to go all wrong.
Great pain then filled our hearts;
And we didn't know what to do.
One special night at the Rutt's we stayed;
And asked Jesus into our heart's we prayed.
Even though hard changes did hit our lives;
And we did seem to stray.
Mom Rutt, you continued to intercede for us;
Until consumed by Jesus we would stay.
The seeds you planted so long ago;
They did not blow away.
They grew and produced a yield of;
Thirty, sixty and hundred fold, even to this day.
My heart rejoices before our King;
For all the love you have shown.
I honor you this day dear Mom;
as our loving Father does from His throne.
Now that so much time has passed;
I can clearly see.
That meeting you that summer's day;
wasn't random after all, but a part of divine destiny.
I'll love you for eternity,
Kelli (Sharmon Samuels) Young
