The table's set, the meal's prepared, our guests will soon arrive. My husband once more disappears with a hope of keeping a child alive.
While waiting at home again alone, our plans having gone awry.
My first impulse is merely to sit down and cry.
But soon again I realize the importance of my life,
when I agreed to take on the duties of being a fireman's wife.
While there are many drawbacks, I'll take them in my stride.
The gusting winds and raging flames may be his final fate,
But with God's help I can remain my fireman's faithful mate.

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