The audio recording of this adapted version which you will hear was recorded by Father Ted Berndt and his daughter Ellen Scout. Father Berndt was a priest at Bread of Life Charismatic Episcopal Church in Dousman, WI, a proud Marine and a WWII Purple Heart recipient.

The poem was recorded in one take. The recording received a national A.I.R. (Achievement in Radio) award from the March of Dimes and continues to be played in radio stations across the country.