Saturday, October 17, 2015

Rites of Passage

Tomorrow my little girl (yes, I realize she's 15) is being baptized.

It's part of a decision that she made for herself.

I've really spent some time thinking about her life.  Since May, but in reality much longer.  The words I've shared and even sung about her will never capture her heart.  She's tentative at times, but I'm just waiting until she bursts out from that and blossoms forth into the person she already is inside.

So she made a choice.  I didn't push her into her beliefs.  And in reality, those beliefs are still being formed.  They will come from what she has already experienced, those she seeks wisdom from and mostly her own path.  That journey is one that I wouldn't trade anything to be even the smallest part of.  The voice inside her is strong, just not fully resounding yet.  Yet!

I am proud of her.


It makes me so emotional to think of them.  My three kids.  To watch each grow.  They will each have to find their own path to walk.

But tonight it's about my 'little girl'.  She is so special.  If you spend some time with her you'll know.  She's smart (though we still need to talk about grades!), sincere, mischievous, and beautiful.


Cambrey,

Take your place in this world.  Don't stand in anyone's shadow.  Embrace YOU!

...and never forget that you are loved.  Deeply by this old man who is slowly learning to let go of the 'little girl' and see the young woman that you are becoming.

I Love You.
Dad


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