Dear future daughter,
Hear me when I say
You are the center of my world
And the apple of your father’s eye.
My dear precious little girl,
Listen as I tell you
Not to settle for less than you deserve
And not to set a limit to the height of your sky.
Dearest,
I want you to know that my love for you
Will only ever grow.
And that when you’re sad
I’ll be sad too,
But don’t be afraid to let your feelings show.
My love,
Someday your love
Will no longer be only mine to carefully keep.
However, when part of you gets broken
By the guy you thought for you’d never weep,
I’ll be here to mop up the mess
Or just hold you again
Tightly against my breast.
My child,
Always
Hold your head up high
But not so high that your nose is upturned.
Always
Walk with pride,
But speak humbly.
Always
Be brave,
But watch where you place your next step.
Always
Be confident,
But know your place.
Most importantly though–
Always
Shine in our heavenly Father’s grace.
Sweetheart,
Trust me when I tell you
That there is no greater love
Than the love that comes from above.
Trust me when I tell you
That He loves you more
Than even I can
Or any other human man.
Trust me when I tell you
That He made you in His pure hands
Without any doubt that you’ll grow
And change the layout of these cruel lands.
Baby girl,
You are magnificent
And strong
And intelligent
And more loved than you’ll ever know.
Each day,
As I watch you grow,
And hear your laugh for the first time;
As you take your first steps,
And wiggle your toes;
As my name becomes mommy,
And that’s the only name our house knows;
As you ask new questions,
And learn your ABC’s
My heart swoons with a love that will never decrease.
Dear future daughter,
Whenever the time comes that we meet,
Just know that this world was made for you and your own two feet
And there’s no where you can’t go
With the powerful love that will never deplete.
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