Marie

I look back at the little girl I knew,

And marvel at the grace that grew in you.

Always the first to wipe a falling tear,

Always the one to draw the broken near.

Marie, you have a spirit pure and bright,

Guiding the weary with a tender light.

Oh, Marie, look at the woman you've become,

Shining with a love that welcomes everyone.

An ordained minister, answering the call,

With a giving heart that has room for all.

I am so proud, I just have to testify,

To the beautiful daughter right before my eyes.

You pour your soul into the ones in need,

Planting every gentle, caring seed.

A loving nature that is so profound,

Lifting heavy spirits off the ground.

When you stand up and share your faithful voice,

You make the heavens and my heart rejoice.

Oh, Marie, look at the woman you've become,

Shining with a love that welcomes everyone.

An ordained minister, answering the call,

With a giving heart that has room for all.

I am so proud, I just have to testify,

To the beautiful daughter right before my eyes.

I prayed for you to find your sacred way,

And watch you live your ministry today.

You wear your holy calling with such grace,

Bringing sweet comfort to a troubled place.

My precious daughter, my answered prayer,

I see the Lord in everything you share.

Oh, Marie, look at the woman you've become,

Shining with a love that welcomes everyone.

An ordained minister, answering the call,

With a giving heart that has room for all.

I am so proud, I just have to testify,

To the beautiful daughter right before my eyes.

So very proud of the woman you have become.