These Are My Children

In times of trouble

When all the world seems, oh, so dark

And I can't find a way to cope

When deep down inside me

I can no longer feel the spark

When I can see no ray of hope

When I am lost

What makes it all worthwhile

One simple thought to make me smile

These are my children

My saving grace

I see my calling

In every face

These are my children

My family tree

And I thank God

For choosing me, for choosing me

I, I wasn't blessed

As other women in this life

To have my own

To be mother and wife

But I was blessed

Yes I was!

Beyond where wildest dreams can reach

For I have the privilege

Yes, the privilege to teach

These are my children

My saving grace

I see my calling

In each and every face

These are my children

My family tree

And I thank God

Oh yes, I, I thank God

I thank God

For choosing me

For choosing me

These are my children!