"Guilty" written by Joshua's mom after he died at this spillway in Casper, Wyoming

Guilty!

It's my fault he died

I let him go

if only I had known

I would have said no

Guilty!

I'm the one who mentioned a dare

It's my fault he's gone

It just isn't fair

Guilty!

I should have saved him

jumped right in after

I just wasn't brave enough

to fight off disaster

Where oh Lord does the fault lie

Why oh why did Joshua die?

Which of us is guilty

Who takes the blame

someone must be responsible

for the horrible pain

"My children, None of you

not parent nor friend

can take the blame

for this boy's earthly end

Joshua's tasks

here on earth were complete

I called him home

to spend eternity with me

Oh my child don't you see?

There is no better place

for Joshua to be

I know you will miss him;

he was a part of your life

But his rewards in Heaven

could no longer be denied

Now Joshua is happy and free

He is bouncing and jumping for joy

here with Me

Do not cry for Josh-there is no need

but look to yourselves and assess your own needs

Do you know me child?? I am Jesus the Lord

I am your creator, I am the Word

I am calling for you right now don't you see?

-to learn and discover more about me

Joshua's life has planted the seed

for you to be born again unto me

Admit you can't do it.

You can't get Life right

mistake after mistake...

sin holds you tight

Then look to Me just like Joshua did

and believe I am God's son

make the choice to put me first as your Lord

I promise I am the one

Your sins will be forgiven

your life will be just right

for the tasks that I will give you

You will be able to fight the good fight

And when your tasks are complete

I will call you home to Me

And Joshua will be there too

to enjoy your company"