This Day
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I wrote you a poem for your special day!! As I was writing, I reminisced of the many moments we shared over the years. So many good times but one of my favorite memories is laying on the floor reading stories . . . following Laura Ingalls across the upper Midwest, fighting good and evil with Gandalf and Frodo, hanging out with Harry, Hermione, and Ron . . . rich adventures cuddled up on the floor or snuggled up on the futon in the sunroom! In these sweet moments our hearts were filled with adventure – a father-daughter forever!
During these crazy times of a world-wide pandemic, fear and uncertainty filling our days, you all were able to adjust all your wedding plans with simple grace and calmness. A testament to the love you have for each other and for your family and friends. I love you sweetheart, with all my heart!!
I knew this day would come
When the doctor announced
It’s a girl!
I knew this day would come
When the pastor called you by name
I baptize you in the name
Father, Son and Holy Spirit!
I knew this day would come
As I sang you goodnight songs
“. . . now the light has gone away . . . “
“. . . what a friend we have in Jesus . . . “
I knew this day would come
Cuddled up together at day’s end
Reading our adventure stories
Praying side-by-side
“. . . now I lay me . . .
I knew this day would come
Basketball games in the St. Paul gym
Kristen, Becca, and Allie Hoop
Free-throws, Sweaty socks, laughter
A ride home from Austin with
Zoe, a golden retriever
I knew this day would come
Confirming your faith
“… let us run with perseverance the race marked for us,
Fixing our eyes on Jesus
The pioneer and perfecter of faith”
I knew this day would come
Learning to drive
High School, new friends, teachers
HOBY – servant leadership
A time of growth and learning
The Marinist Award
I knew this day would come
The Big Decision – what college
USC or Villanova
Hanging out in Florida – Final decision!
Villanova
I knew this day would come
Singapore – freshman study aboard
Friendships, Fun, Food, Fantastic adventures
Graduating with honors and smiles – Nova Nation
A girl grown into a
Beautiful young lady!
I knew this day would come
When I would meet him!
Hiking in Colorado with a delightful young man
How delighted I was to discover
He was the young man I was praying for you
I knew this day would come
When I would give you into the hands of another
And now . . .
And now this day has come
When vows are exchanged
Two lives coming together begin
A new life-long love journey
I knew this day would come
And I feel incredibly bless to be here with you
I also know there are many more days to come!
A Father-Daughter love-bond
This Day
Forever
Live and Love Generously
David Meade
Copyright © David Meade | Year Posted 2020
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