The Graduate

I'm not sure where to start or even how to begin. You're not only my child, you're my best friend.

I remember your eyes as a youngster, the way  they shown so bright, and that smile of yours could cut through the night.

Each morning I'd wake you and help you start off the day. Each night tuck you in and together we'd pray.

When you started to school, time flew by so fast. One moment your in first grade and now the graduating class.

My emotions are so conflicted, I'm happy and sad. All of me is proud of you, yet part of me feels bad. 

Did I do all I could do to prepare you for life? Will it be enough to help you make the best decisions each day and night?

It is at this point I must release my hold. I'll let the Lord take over, for really, He was always in control.

I'm not sure what your future will hold, but I'm certain of two things if I can be so bold.

The first is I'm certain that God has a plan. He will prosper you, while giving you a future that will come from His hands. 

My second certainty is that you are filled with potential to be great in this world. But it's up to you to fulfill it, of this I am sure. 

In closing let me say I am proud of you and I thank God for the person you have turned into. 

Now graduate full of pride my child, with your eyes ever so bright and your  beautiful smile that can cut through the night. 

God Bless,

Coach P

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." -Jeremiah 29:11