In Loving Memory of Joshua Quick

I do not know who wrote this, but I thought it was beautiful, and it instantly made me think of one of God's Precious Little Clowns that I was blessed by knowing, all too briefly. I share this with you all in his precious memory.

CLOWNS OF GOD

I know what are you thinking.
You need a sign.
What better one could I give
than to make this little one whole and new?
I could do it; but I will not.
I am the Lord and not a conjurer.
I gave this one a gift I denied to all of you,
ETERNAL INNOCENCE.
To you he looks imperfect
but to me he is flawless,
like the bud that dies unopened,
or the fledglings
that fall from the nest to be devoured by ants.
He never offended me,
as all of you have done.
He never perverted the work of My Father hands.
He is necessary to you.
He will evoke the kindness that will prompt you to
gratitude for own good....more.....
He will remind you every day that I am who I am,
that My ways are not yours,
and the smallest dust mote whirled in darkest
space does not fall out of my hand.
I have chosen you.
You have not chosen me.
This little one is my sign to you.
TREASURE HIM.

Josh--you are, were, and will always be treasured by so many who can't wait to see you again!