"A Journey Worth While" by Kevin Wheeler

This was written by my brother after my Dad passed away.

"The day was long. The trail was rough.
We’ve put many miles between the trailhead and us.


Climbing the pass tested our stock.
The switchbacks were many, kept our eyes t’ward the top.


To look at the mountains you can surely see
That God had a plan on how t’would be.


Every tree and every rock, the snow capped peaks,
The bugle of an elk, the sound of a creek.


As we near camp, we’re tired and sore.
It’s been a long day. We’ll ride no more.


Now the sun sets on a day worth while.
It’s replaced by the moon in the shape of a smile.


Staring at the campfire I am lost in my thoughts…
Time stands still…


And I pray.


Lord, it’s been a long day, now I’m ready to rest.
I know I ain’t perfect, but I tried my best.


Thanks for your gifts, Lord, the ones that I love.
The days of plenty, the days of want.


The sunny days, the rainy days too.
There were times I wanted to quit, but you got me through.


You’ve always given me hope like the rising sun.
If I die before I wake, Lord, I hope to hear you say…


Well done."