Tis the night before "D"-day
And all through the Quad
Not another soul stirring
Except me and my God
A "D"aughter "D"eparting
Can this ever mean joy?
From the first day of school
To marrying "the" boy?
And all through the Quad
Not another soul stirring
Except me and my God
A "D"aughter "D"eparting
Can this ever mean joy?
From the first day of school
To marrying "the" boy?
(gorilla didn't rhyme)
But daughters times two
Going 3000 miles away
Could make a dad go crazy
And force them to stay
Yet, what's this?
Coming out of the blue?
But a calm assurance
And a peace that is true
Jesus gently reminds me
To Him all authority was given
He is the One sending them out
They've enbraced His Commission
Yes, Soul, how can you not be joyful
When your children obey?
And follow hard after the One
Who has shown them the way?
To this they were called
Because Christ suffered for us
Leaving an example
But daughters times two
Going 3000 miles away
Could make a dad go crazy
And force them to stay
Yet, what's this?
Coming out of the blue?
But a calm assurance
And a peace that is true
Jesus gently reminds me
To Him all authority was given
He is the One sending them out
They've enbraced His Commission
Yes, Soul, how can you not be joyful
When your children obey?
And follow hard after the One
Who has shown them the way?
To this they were called
Because Christ suffered for us
Leaving an example
To take up our own cross
It is well with my soul
Yet, Lord, I have one plea
It is well with my soul
Yet, Lord, I have one plea
Make their life a bridge
To bring glory to Thee
4 comments:
Matt, a.k.a. Keats:
Wow, you've sure waxed poetic since you left us. Loved the poem and I understand the separation anxiety that comes during transitions with family members. Keep in touch. We are praying for you.
Enthusiastically,
Carroll
Matt, what a testamony! I remember well those days!...and now I'm thinking about what it will be like when the same is true of my granddaughter leaving! In God I MUST trust! (And I've been praying for the Peru journey for weeks and will continue doing so.)
Love to all,
Alice W.
I thought you said you weren't a poet? Dude, what a word! You are the man-with HIS leading of course.
Saying goodbye to the girls on Saturday was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. They have been such a blessing to me the past few years especially. I can't wait to see what the Lord is going to do with them while you guys are in Dubai. God used them in awesome ways while we were in peru. He used them to comfort me and help me while we were there as well. I hope that you know what awesome girls (and boy) you have. Please know that I'm am going to start a daily prayer list and your family will be on it! I love you all so much!! I look forward to hearing about what the Lord does!!!
Love ya!
Natalie
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