Humanity has long believed many symbols to be spiritually sacred. The sideways eight, for example, the symbol for eternity. Another symbol for the eternity of life is the endless knot. Crystals are also symbols and thought to be very powerful for focusing spiritual energies. And who wouldn't recognize the universal symbol for love -- the heart. For a child, a symbol can be anything at all, and sometimes even the smallest thing can be a sign from God and the Universe that they are not alone.

The Grateful Stone

I have a little treasure chest
and only one thing is inside.
It’s a very special treasure
and I found it at low tide.

To me it’s very special.
It's my little grateful stone.
It shows how prayers work.
It’s a sign I’m not alone.

Grampa had a heart attack
while we were at the beach.
He lives so far away,
far away and out of reach.

Mommy had her cell phone
and doctors called her there.
When I saw mommy cry,
I knew I should say a prayer.

I closed my eyes and talked to God.
Please let Grampa be okay.
Don’t let Mommy lose her Dad
'cause we can't go that far away.

When I opened up my eyes
and looked down on the ground,
I saw a shiny little stone,
so smooth and white and round.

I put it in my pocket
and I rubbed it two whole days,
praying Grampa would get better
if only God could find a way.

Then mommy’s cell phone rang.
They said Grandpa could go home.
That's why I have a treasure chest
for my special grateful stone.