LUCY

From the day of your conception

You came as a blessing

Knew before I lay eyes on you

This was a very special gift

Unique experience of having you connected so close

Brings many pleasant memories

Singing those songs

Walking those distances

Conversation only between you and me

I wondered how much you heard

Blessings of knowing you did not end

When you entered the world

The first time I held you

I knew our relationship was beyond anything I could imagined

Your tears stain face looking towards me

The smile that broke out gave me the energy to hold onto the Hope

Of what you will give to the world

I knew deep inside

That God had given me a miracle to experience

Watching you grow brought many gifts

Independent spirit proved to be something of significance

Even as an infant you showed determination to succeed

Was giving clues to the great woman you’ve become

My struggles did not matter at the time

All my heart yearn from this world was to see the happy encouraging personality bounce out

This attribute was not alone

I love to watch you when you were not looking

Amazed at the way you sought to show love to everyone

Even stepping up to speak for another

When the cost was your own acceptance

By your peers

Then off to college you went

Never told you but I so missed not being able to see how you were maturing during that time

Finding your way was not so easy at first

But the qualities you had s9nce a baby did not fade

Reaching out to others when in need

Sharing your thoughts on what was right

Being there to serve those who needed you

Your beauty astounds me

It is the glimmer of that beauty I see so many times

That takes my breath away

I think wow I did that

Only to be reminded it was never me but always who you were

Still  the wonder of your heart is shing out to many

Love you feel even for those you may not know

Comes through in the things you do

I am still am blessed watching as the beauty of who you are reveals itself with a fuller definition

Of who you are

The gift that God gave me one Christmas morning

A reflection of his compassion, nurturing , loving nature

The determination to succeed in showing others the love

That will be left as a seed for them to grow into hope

Yes Lucy my daughter

You are  the Gift that God gave me that keeps giving

Showing, teaching and directing me

how to become a reflection of his love to those who need to get a glimpse of his Love.