What happened finally happened
Yet it happens all to fast
Time flew by before our eyes
And now that time is here at last
  Seems like only yesterday--
But even today has come and gone
Followed by tomorrow as time continues on
  The past is through, each day is new
And time will start again; yet really just continues on
Cause time does not ever end
  Now it's a new beginning;
A chance for your own life to start
Lessons that you have learned -
You now will take to heart
Remembering... almost everything
Some things good and some are bad
Try not to forget what you were taught
Or the closeness we once had
  Growing up can mean growing apart
And that can be the hardest
But never giving up and trying your best
Will make you one of the smartest
Trying too  hard to prevail can set you up to fail;
Be cautious in all you do
Stop to think before you decide
Remember to think things through...
  You will gain knowledge once on your own
Choices are yours and yours alone
Each decision is fully yours to make
You decide what choice to take
Some may be wrong when others are right;
Don't get discourged, stand up and fight.....
Stand firm, hold your ground
Realizing that courage you found
  Mistakes will be made but that's how we learn
So you won't do it all over the next time it's your turn
Give advice but also take it,
If you take MY advice
Then I know you will make it
Yes, all grown up with your whole life ahead
Wish you were still my baby instead
But even as parents we have to let go
And it's harder on us than we let show..
Time for our Angels to spread their wings;
New found freedom and other great things
  I hope you know that you'll always be missed
I'll always be here if you ever need kissed
I am only a phone call away
And I'll be thinking of you everyday
Whenever you need someone to rely on
Or maybe just a shoulder to cry on
I'll be here praying God keeps you from danger
All the while praying you won't become a stranger......

            Sheila M King 01/02/08