ode to Jordan...
Tonight my son graduates from High School. It doesn't seem real. It's amazing to see how much he has changed in just this one year. He has become a young MAN. So, in honor of him, I have written this "Ode to Jordan".
Yesterday, I held you in my arms.
Yesterday, you cried yourself to sleep.
Yesterday, you called my name and took your first step away.
Yesterday, we cut the grass.
Yesterday, you had to have your dragon pillow to make it through the day or night.
Yesterday, I pitched you the ball and saw your first taste of glory in our backyard.
Yesterday, I was the strongest, bravest man in the world.
Yesterday, I was putting you to bed and telling you stories of fame.
Yesterday, I was Mufasa and you were Simba and together we defeated Scar.
Yesterday, you were "tough as a bull".
Yesterday, you met the "whacker"...although you probalby never deserved it.
Yesterday, you were Todd and Graham was Copper.
Yesterday, you would walk naked in the backyard (perhaps not much has changed).
Yesterday, you fell off a bridge.
Yesterday, you smashed a gameboy.
Yesterday, you loved Duke.
Yesterday, you welcomed your brothers and sisters to your world.
Yesterday, I watched the lil boy walk out of the room – waving goodbye – and I watched the young man walk in…it was the most surreal moment of my life.
Yesterday, we had to learn some things the hard way.
Yesterday, you played music…
Yesterday was the best day of my life.
Today, I can’t stop looking at you.
Today, you stand tall.
Today, in you I am well pleased.
Today, “you gotta put your past behind ya”.
Today, the future is now.
Today, you are a fathers pride and delight.
Today, you are a great man with a good heart and a gentle spirit.
Today, you are where you were meant to be.
Today, you have arrived.
Today is the first day of the rest of your life.
Today is a gift.
Today, you are the life of the party…the toast of the town.
Today, you will not be tamed.
Today, you have what it takes.
Today, you are music to my life.
Tomorrow you will see visions and dream dreams.
Tomorrow you will find a brotherhood…your fellowship.
Tomorrow, you will fulfill the prophecy…yes, you are "the one".
Tomorrow, you will see beauty, and she will take your breath away.
Tomorrow you will ride the wave.
Tomorrow, your heart will break.
Tomorrow, you will laugh like there is no tomorrow.
Tomorrow, you will be music.
Tomorrow you will meet someone who will stay forever young.
Tomorrow you will hear absolute silence.
Tomorrow, you will carry me with you wherever you go…and I will carry you.
Tomorrow, you will understand that God is good, but never safe.
Tomorrow will be the best day of your life.
Yesterday, we wrote beautifully together…
Today, we finish the chapter…
Tomorrow, you turn the page.
fr'nklin
5 Comments
View Printer Friendly Version
Email Article to Friend
Reader Comments (5)
My oldest, Bethany, just graduated on June 1. Have you ever heard the expression...When you have a child of your own, it's the first time your heart will walk around outside your body. Isn't that how it feels?
Many blessings to you and the fam.
I'm telling you...when I drop him off at his apartment...I will die. I can't even think about it. So, what are Bethany's plans???
So good to hear from you!
f
Bethany is attending our local community college to become an RN so she;ll be hanging around for a little while. She is also praying about missions whether here or across an ocean. She's done several missions trips and LOVED them...didn't want to come home and I think discovered an independence and freedom in "walking out" her spiritual gifts. She is also very interested and gifted in drama and using that avenue to touch and inspire others both in and out of the church but of course would love an MRS. degree eventually so it will be interesting to see where things will be 10 years from now.
There is NOTHING like seeing our children grow up, fall in love with the Lord and give HIM their life.
Blessings.