My Daughters Heart

I began to pray for you
so many years ago
knowing somewhere
you existed 
that somehow you would
find your way to her

It became my greatest wish
that when you found her
she would look into your eyes
and see not only "you"
but herself...in all her true beauty
in that moment understanding
that she was worthy and deserving
of someone very special

I knew that you would be searching
that you needed someone different
from those you have known before
someone who would see the strength
of your spirit and the gentleness of your soul


I long ago wished upon a star
for the blessing of a daughter
and when that wish came true
I knew the greatest of blessings
and the deepest love that I would ever know

I wanted for her to find her hero
her best friend
her companion for life
not just someone to spend time with
but to share "for all time" with
someone who would take her heart
and forever protect it
forever cherish it

all the years my prayers have included you
 finally here you are
the one who is exactly what I imagined
all that I believe is what will make her life complete
and so I thank God for you
and i thank you for finding her 
and for your love that you have chosen
to give to her

I already love you too
how can I not feel this way?
For you are the one and only
to have held the key 
to my beloved daughters heart.