I took a picture yesterday.It’s one of those pictures at which I can’t stop staring.  It’s nothing fancy.  It’s just a snap.  It just happens to be my almost six-month old daughter Lily Grace.  There’s just something about her eyes.

I look at the picture and wonder what she’s thinking behind those gorgeous eyes. I wonder when she will skin her knee for the first time.  I wonder who the first boy will be that she brings home to meet Dorothy and I (I don’t envy THAT guy).  I wonder how long it will be until Lily and I will have our father/daughter dance at her wedding.  I wonder…

Then I stop wondering and wish that this moment could last just a bit longer.  That she won’t grow up too fast.  That she’ll always smile and laugh when I come through the door.  That she’ll never grow weary of falling asleep in my arms.  I wish…

And then I pray that I will know what to do when Lily encounters crisis.  I pray that I will be more than just a good example to her.  I pray that I don’t give her a reason to hate anyone.  I pray that she will find her own way and not give into the temptations around her.  I pray…

Thank you Lord for giving me Lily.

 

 

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