This Day

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