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A Father's Thoughts
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A Father's Thoughts |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
This was written and read aloud at the occasion of my daughter's send off to her first missionary term. She and her husband serve in Romania. A FATHER'S THOUGHTS This is my little baby Oh, I see her precious face The firstborn of our daughters Gods gift to us of grace. Like a flower of great beauty Like the rainbow in the sky Is the aura of our Shelly As she sweetly passes by As a child she brought us sunshine As a youth such endless joys So soon she was a lady Graced with dignity and poise The years have flown and scattered Like swiftly passing dreams. My heart is overflowing As my mind reviews the scenes. I ask myself some questions— Why do I deserve so much To be blessed with such a daughter Endowed with heaven’s touch? What merit have I earned To receive from God’s own hand A son-in-law so gracious A loving, caring man? And why of all the parents Of the millions who gave birth Were we in God’s selection To be chosen on this earth, To rear a missionary daughter To equip for that great task? It's awesome and so humbling For us, that God would ask. He could have used another Perhaps, they’d better give But, oh, we are so grateful God chose the place you'd live. You'll never grasp, sweet Shelly How much we love you so ‘Till the days that you are older And then you'll fully know. We're hurting now so deeply But the hurt is good I’d say— It helps us to envision What God felt on Christmas Day. The world received the Savior As God said a long goodbye. I see now more His feelings When in loneliness He'd cry. For decades God was longing To have Jesus by His side, But the cause was still far greater So, in love, God gave and cried. Many souls now have salvation. ‘Cause God gave to us His best I, too, must now surrender And give back to God my best. Someday there'll be reunion Like the day our Lord went Home— I, too, will be there waiting For the ones I call my own. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
What a lovely tribute to a dear daughter. This gift is a treasure! Hugs~ ~Let peace begin with me... |
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RSEvans Senior Member
since 1999-10-23
Posts 1147Tulsa, OK, USA |
This is a very touching tribute and as proud as you are of her, she has every reason to be proud of you as parents. It is hard to let go, but it would be harder to fight two wills, hers and God's. Bless you and Merry Christmas. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
A beautiful tribute, and a wonderful write. TD |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
Thank you Enchantress, Rob and ThisDiamond. This may not have been good poetry, but it certainly was heart-felt. I miss them most this time of year. |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
Lovely, lovely words this is!!!  Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!Terri~  |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
So beautiful. Brought tears to my eyes, really. So loving and sweet, and now you share that with us. Thanks and Merry Christmas! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is so lovely, so touching... a father's love pours through every word. *S* Beautiful tribute! |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
This was one of the most beautifully heartfelt poems I've ever read! God bless both you AND your daughter! Happy Holidays, Amy  "When life gives you sorrow, may you experience the spirit of laughter" |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
God gave Shelly the parents He knew would nurture her to become the wonderful woman she is. I know this because I know you and Linda are two of the kindest, most sincere people I have ever known. This poem is indeed a lovely tribute to your daughter...one that caused more than a few tears to flow on this side of the screen. God bless you and your lovely family, Patricia |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
Terri, thank you for your very generous remarks and Merry Christmas iliana, thank you for the tears. I must confess…same thing still happens to me. suthern, I appreciate the kind words Aimster, thank you for the blessings Pat, you are too kind. Your comments mean a lot. Thanks for your compliments and your tears. This will be a busy time until the end of the year. If I don’t get a chance…Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. |
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