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I was asked to write a Father's Day poem for one of the Sunday School classes in my church. I do not have a family so I tried to imagine what a child would say in regards to their Daddy. I deliberately tried to avoid a specific sex in regards to the child, so the teachers could use the poem for all their children. Feel free to give me your input/critique. Slow Down, Daddy! "Slow down, Daddy, I just can't run that fast!" The little voice calls out to you, as you walk on past. "Wait for me, Daddy, I'm trying hard to follow you..." Walking closely in your footsteps - where are you leading to? "Hey Daddy, hey Daddy, come take a look at me!" The call goes on unheeded; too caught up in your thoughts to see. "Come over here, Daddy, can you stop a minute and play?" The little voice laughs aloud, but you are distracted by your day. "Oh Daddy, guess what we learned in class today. Jesus loves me, this I know. And then we knelt to pray... T...

My Mom went home to be with the Lord on September 22nd, 2005. This is her first Mother's Day In Heaven. Please pass this on to anyone you think may be encouraged or comforted by it. Thank you. Mother’s Day In Heaven It’s your first Mother’s Day in Heaven – I'm so thankful that you're not alone; As you behold the face of our Saviour, And are blessed to worship at His throne. Mom, I would love to send you flowers, Though their fading glory could not compare To the beautiful sights and sounds of Heaven, And your very own mansion over there. I never thought so much about Heaven, As I have since you’ve gone home to that place – Oh Mom, I miss you so very much, And I long to see your precious face. You see, this earthly home now seems more empty – Its glitter and glamour can no more impress; For Heaven is the place of God’s truest riches – Where our Father only keeps the best! Since you turned and trusted in the Saviour, An amazing change has taken place; Dwelling in the presenc...