College-Bound

[Betty]

                            College-Bound

      I have held you close. Now as you fly into
      adulthood, bound to open books and discover
      worlds, I release you. But not without one final
      prayer: Prosper not only in your studies, but
      prosper in knowing God more richly.

      I will not be there to catch you when you fall. But
      God will catch you when I can't.
      Depend on Him and learn to trust Him.
      You are not alone. Knowing this,
      my empty nest will not seem so lonely.
      My heart will soar as I watch you take wing.

                                                            Linda Shepherd