Arabella

Sweet baby girl
Growing so fast
Welcome to your family
Its wonderful to meet you at last

My dear niece
You are greatly loved
Knitted together carefully
By your Father up above

I write to you right now
With some helpful advice
To help you in the future
So you don't have to think twice

Your Mom and Dad love you
More than you will ever know
You may not agree with what they say
But your respect for them will grow

GranPop and Big Daddy
Can't wait to hold your hands
To protect you every moment
And support your every plans

Grandma and YaYa
With love, care and fun
Can't wait to spoil you
Enjoying their time one on one

But don't forget your aunts
Kari, Carlyn, Emmalee
We are here for you 100 percent
Encouraging you completely

Life my get difficult at times
But your family is around
We'll be there if you fall
To pick you up from the ground

We love you more than words can say
But you may not always believe it
Watching you grow will be a blessing
And on you we will never quit

Torn

I am torn, torn in two

Maybe it’s the sleep deprivation

From a fun night turn difficult

Maybe from a growing frustration.

This lump in my throat in growing

My tears are all dry

I've lost the zeal to carry on

I wonder why I even try.

I think of the phone calls received

About all the things that go wrong

Blown away by the comments

Wishing I was emotionally strong.

I care more than they know

And do my best to follow through

Which makes me feel my situation 

Is like a sinking canoe.

Brutally tossed by the waves

My believed support floating away

Losing will to carry on

Knowing all I can do is pray.

I feel lost and confused, 

What is Your desire for me?

Do I go right or left,

This is my plea!

I am torn, torn in two

I feel like giving up.

I think of those I'd have to face,

And would rather pass that cup.

What would be easiest for me,

Would not best honor You,

Its all in Your hands,

I am torn in two.