What a blessing to watch our little girl receive her diploma from Malone University's Dr. Streit! Obviously a moment mom and dad were well-pleased.As I settled back into my seat I realized (again) she is grown up (growing up is the word I would prefer to use). Where had all the years gone?
It seemed just a few days earlier we had moved her into Woolman dorm! :-/
In a month she commits, in love and faithfulness, to a lifelong journey with Adam! :-;
These days I seek an answer to a question many other fathers no doubt have asked: why?
William Young in The Shack expressed my sentiments of the morning or, better, these days: "This is one of those rare and precious moments, thought Mack, that catches you by surprise and almost takes your breath away ... He shifted Missy's weight to a more comfortable position for her, now that she was totally out, and pulled back the hair from her face to look at her. The grime and sweat of the day had done nothing but strangely enhance her innocence and beauty. Why do they have to grow up? he mused and kissed her on the forehead." (pg 38)
As I continue preparing for June 12 and beyond I will joyfully wonder why my little girl ...
And, I will fearfully wonder, does God ask this question about his children ...
Well, Henry...if it makes you feel any better, I can't believe she's grown up so fast either. It seems just yesterday Kristi was the adorable little flower girl in our wedding who cried because she forgot to drop the rose petals down the aisle. :-) Now, she's about to be the beautiful bride instead of the flower girl! Wow! Talk about time on fast forward!
ReplyDeleteAnyway...just thinking of you guys and even though we can't be close by, you're near in our hearts. Enjoy every picture perfect moment!