Because you have persistently and consistently loved us,
and it seems like 'you' is always the last thing on your mind,
you have this wonderful gift of being able to inspire,
and we know that's a treasure and so very hard to find.
She loved the Lord and shared that gift with us all,
she had a big heart and taught us all how to give,
she was always thinking of and doing for others,
in truth, I think she taught us all how to live.
Well, I think "you", are indeed, my real gift,
because I love you truly, with all my heart and soul,
for with you in my life, I feel complete,
you are the one that makes me completely whole.
She loved the Lord and shared that gift with us all,
she had a big heart and taught us all how to give,
she was always thinking of and doing for others,
in truth, I think she taught us all how to live.
You also give thanks for the many answered prayers,
but we think you've answered our prayers right back,
because we know we couldn't have chosen finer parents,
compassion and kindness are qualities you've never lacked.
I also can't believe the depth of feeling I have for you,
truly, it would reach to the bottom of the deepest sea,
and I'll never forget the our first date with your hand on my back,
what ran through me I can only describe as electricity.
You claim that you're very much in love with me,
yet, for family's sake, you're thinking of going back,
and I know that we're now going nowhere,
I'm having the worst kind of heart attack.
Well, I think "you", are indeed, my real gift,
because I love you truly, with all my heart and soul,
for with you in my life, I feel complete,
you are the one that makes me completely whole.
So (NAME) put herself through college,
and she was an elementary teacher for 34 years,
she loved her job and was proud of her achievement,
she seemed to thrive on the tantrums and the tears.
I also know that one day you?ll have more children,
and your Dad too, will enjoy watching them grow,
so now it?s time for you to move forward,
you can?t hold back an eagle, so just let him go.
And you're such a perfect gent, a true romantic,
your little presents always give me a such lift,
and you've told me that even when we're married,
you said that you'll still make a point of giving me a gift.
So, I have learned to try and not show it too much,
however, when you leave, I have to fight back the tears,
and I sit there waiting for you to call (which you always do),
let me tell you, some of those weekends last for years.
And I don?t think it?ll be that scary,
although of course, life just won?t be the same,
but I think it would be an interesting journey,
to go back to the star from whence you came.
You can walk on my back any time,
and I'll massage your booty, you bet,
and I know our journey is only just starting,
so there's no need to ask: "Are you there yet?".
Although most of your time is spent with swimming and gymnastics,
you're as graceful as a butterfly, whether in or out of the water,
your freestyle, breast and back stroke are pretty good as well,
just know that we're proud of you, (NAME), our wonderful daughter.
And you're such a perfect gent, a true romantic,
your little presents always give me a such lift,
and you've told me that even when we're married,
you said that you'll still make a point of giving me a gift.
You gave me the courage to follow in your steps,
and at the end of day, that?s the greatest gift of all,
as Dad, because of you I walk taller,
in fact, I feel like I?m ten feel tall!
It took me 3 months to get back to normal,
but you took care of me made sure the bills were paid,
and my decision to say "yes" to your initial question,
well, that was the best decision I've ever made
You are the greatest gift on earth,
in fact, a gift from God above,
and now I know the meaning of marriage,
and now I know the meaning of true love.
So (NAME) put herself through college,
and she was an elementary teacher for 34 years,
she loved her job and was proud of her achievement,
she seemed to thrive on the tantrums and the tears.
Along the way, you met the oh so very beautiful mom,
the bagger kept on asking the cashier (until she said "yes"),
little did you know back then you'd climb the mountain,
and that you'd share a lifetime of happiness.
back gift teacher welcome
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