These Are My JOTtings...

Graduation Day is Here

The time has come to see the daughter cross
her platform to a new and brighter day.
Familiarity may be a loss
along the road of life, the greater way.

We'll take a picture with each vivid mind,
remembering the magnitude we see.
Each word we'll offer made so greatly kind
to strengthen heart to soar and be set free.

The bonds of home are tough and tender cords
that give us hope from loving, stable place.
We walk alone in Will that is The Lord's,
while carried in each heart of lasting grace.

Dear Daughter, Niece, and Sister, too,
How greatly shine the goals you've made!
Applaud we strong the days now through,
encouraged by the path that God has laid.

by Jay O'Toole
on June 11th, 2018