Blessings

For Him:

Dear Julien
Known you forever sometimes
Though it’s only been a short while
Finally we can talk
We used to be scared of each other
But at last I can tell you what I think and
Not be frightened of what you’ll say
I can be philosophical
And odd
And rather mad
And you don’t mind
I know that you’ll always have a different opinion than mine
Poking me with questions
Looking at the world a different way
Every day
Your father thinks he knows us
Your mother thinks that also
My parents agree and laugh
But you and I are different than that
We don’t know everything,
But we talking about it makes it seem as though we do
And that’s all right
I call Blessing upon you
May God bless you
May He teach you marvelous wonders
May He rein you in
And let you grow
May He guard and protect you
May He talk to you quietly when you are listening
May He yell at you when you are not
May you come to know Him better
Praise Him all the days of your life
And may you never forget us
Who were your friends in childhood
And who love you better than all others

For Her:

Dear Sarah
Quiet but joyful
Searching and waiting
Holding back and running
Undecided
Learning
She knows my heart
I know hers
We are like blood sisters
Born under the same stars
Knowing the same truths
Breathing the same air
And different
How different!
I call Blessing upon you
May God bless you
May you find what you seek
May you find truth
And realize the joy in everything
May passion come into you
May you scream with joy
May you raise up your voice in jubilation and know the glory of God
May He talk to you
May you listen
May you hear Him in your heart
And sing with joy for the passion of knowing Him
Better than all others
And forsake all that you hold dear
To follow Him

For Him:

Dear Noah
Stable, right
You are always there, the same
Fun to talk with
With witty humor
And a smile over IM :)
Thank you for being here
For talking with me
For gently correcting me
For being a boy
But one that is my friend
Does not insult me
Does not patronize
Is always kind and helpful
Who does not demand that I am in love with him
Or try to find if I am
Or believe that I could be
You know I am not
And I don't have to ask
You know what I think and am happy with it
Thank you
For being a boy that I love
But don't have to
I call Blessing upon you
May God bless you
May your life be happy
Your endeavors fruitful
May your smile never wane
May your table never lack for food
May your children love you
May your wife respect and love you
May you love and respect her
May you never lose your imagination
May your RPG characters succeed
Amen.