A Daughter May Outgrow Your Lap, But She Will Never Outgrow Your Heart

Story Line: A daughter may outgrow your lap, but she will never outgrow your heart. (originally published on 4/15/2011)

Reflection:

"All the precious time Like the wind, the years go by. Precious butterfly. Spread your wings and fly.
She'll change her name today. She'll make a promise and I'll give her away.
Standing in the bride-room just staring at her. She asked me what I'm thinking and I said "I'm not sure-I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl." 

She leaned over

Gave me butterfly kisses with her mama there, Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
"Walk me down the aisle, Daddy-it's just about time." "Does my wedding gown look pretty, Daddy? Daddy, don't cry"
Oh, with all that I've done wrong I must have done something right. To deserve her love every morning and butterfly kisses

I couldn't ask God for more, man this is what love is. I know I gotta let her go, but I'll always remember
Every hug in the morning and butterfly kisses..."  song by Bob Carlisle

Analisa and Dave's wedding was attended by families and friends representing many races, religions, national origins and cultures of six continents that I could identify. That reminded me of a line from one of my favorite songs: "There is so much that we share that it's time we're aware, it's a small world after all."

Update 4/9/2021 (on 10th anniversary):

Through The Years