Our children are here to stay

But our babies are not, I'm sorry to say

They grow and learn everyday

In the most remarkable and intriguing way

We watch and admire our babies so young

Hoping someday they will grow to be strong

Wisdom and integrity are a hopeful thought too

Their brilliance is amazing that much is true

Now they are in school and you don't know what to do

The house is so unnaturally quite and subdued

You try to keep busy, a hobby of some sort

But it doesn't quite fill the missing sound of

children playing of course

Off to college and all grown up, how could this be?

Just yesterday it seemed they were three

You can't wait to watch them grow

Then the day comes when you watch them go

Cherish the little moments so tender and sweet

They grow so quickly you can barely speak

But remember this, as I reassure you with a tear in my eye

Babies are your children and your children will never

say 'Good Bye'

Weekly Prayer.... Father, watch over our children as they grow. And remind us to pay attention. Help us to slow down so we don't miss a moment. Amen.