He saw the handwriting on the wall
And gathered his family, one and all
They set out to find a boat in which to flee
To a new land somewhere across the sea.
The boat was small and packed too full
But Singh and his family began the oars to pull.
They pushed out to sea in search of a home.
They were drifters, the dark waters to roam.
The boat was small and ready to sink.
The men swam beside in water they could not drink.
The threat of sharks and pirates was real.
The days were scary, the nights were no thrill.
They were frightened, hungry, tired and beat
When they saw a sight that made them want to retreat.
It was a pirate ship, known to hurt, maim and kill;
Anything else they found, they certainly would steal.
Singh was scared for his family and friends.
He prayed to God to get them through to the end.
He said, “God if you’re real, I will serve you always.
Just get us to land safely, and I’ll give you all my days.”
In heaven above, God heard this man’s cry
And landed them high, safe and dry.
Then God sent a missionary to tell
Singh the message of Christ who saves from hell.
About the God who loves us all.
Singh believed and answered God’s call.
He prayed for his family to have a new start
In America where he hoped others would have heart.
He hoped they would help them begin anew
With jobs and school and a house with a view.
Somehow God in His infinite plan
Brought Singh and his crew to this very land.
We thought we were helping him find a way
But he taught us more by his living each day.
With a pork roast and a few pounds of rice
His family could live for a week quite nice.
From his job, money he did save
To buy a car and a house, but he gave
To get the most for his children and more
To put them through college and open the door
For life in America, the land of the free.
Sometimes he misses the home he had to flee
But we’re glad he came here for us to know
God’s special love to the world he does show.
We love you, Singh Vong and your family
Thanks for letting us get to know you and real love to see!
—Roy and Teresa Parker
Wonderful and so very righ!!!!! Thanks for all you guys did to help this family weave into American!,,, Talk about a couple living the God-driven dream and inspiring their children to achieve!
thanks, Teresa……
Such an awesome man and family. I would love to visit them one day.