This One

If you've been kind enough to stop by the blog this week, you've noticed my theme. 

All things wedding. 

First pictures, then selfies, and now, a poem! Even though the bulk of this poem for Faith was written before her wedding day, March 13, 2016, I'm  just now pulling it all together. Since April is National Poetry Month, it fits better here anyway;). 

I've been reflecting on another daughter married. 

On one of the happiest days of my life.

So, so grateful to God.

This One

This one who brightened November skies

This one with beautiful hazel eyes

This one who loves and smiles and sings

Is focused and happy about new rings.

This one who wondered at prey and pray

This one who crinkled at each new day

This one whose hair we called a spout

Is packing her bags and moving out.

This one who clutched and carried Patch

This one who now has found her match

This one who traveled far and wide

Is loving her man, and God - her guide.

This one who loves to read and read

This one who loves to plant a seed

This one who runs and jumps for joy

Is glad she married her very nice boy.

This one who twirled her wedding gown

This one who turned a heart around

This one who said, "I do," for life

Is now her Isaak's sweet young wife.

This one God gave to Lou and me

This one who's grown - how can that be?

This one we love, complete and true

Is starting a chapter, fresh and new.

Marea Faith
November 14, 1994
7 lbs 3 oz

Faith's crinkle

Faith and her hair spout

In the middle of this short video, you can see Faith clutching and carrying our very compliant (or terrified) cat, Patch.

Faith, beside the Mediterranean, while serving with YWAM