It’s a sweet sadness, watching them grow
Knowing the day is coming when I’ll have to let them go
I rejoice and am glad that they are mine to raise
In Your house and in Your presence
may they remain for all their days
May the adults they each come to be
reflect who You are, perfectly
May their bodies, souls and spirits
in Heaven be with You
As they’ve gladly believed
they’ll be gladly received
Embraced by You when their mortal lives are through
They’ll joyously be transformed with me
as all things are made new


Mat:25:21










A father’s fondest hope is that his children will join him in Heaven.