This past weekend my youngest daughter Rachel got married, and I had the privilege to walk her down the aisle. Of course, I could not let such a memorable occasion go by without a poem, so I wrote one. But I also wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who helped make my baby girls, wedding special. The kindness, understanding, and love shown towards our family have left me truly humbled and grateful for you all.
Today’s my daughter’s wedding day
An exciting day it is
For I must give away the bride
So that she will become his
But once she was my baby girl
And the apple of my eye
I would hurry to pick her up
The first second she would cry
A daddy’s girl right from the start
She stole my heart away
And when I held her in my arms
I’d close my eyes and pray
Father in heaven, please hear my plea
Watch over this child you’ve given me
Send Your angels from heaven above
With mercy, grace, and the Savior’s love,
And may she follow You all her days
With a humble heart, this I pray
She grew up fast just like a weed
And it all seems like a blur
But I cherished every moment
in the times I spent with her
Once she was my baby girl
Today she becomes his wife
I’m grateful for my son-in-law
And glad he came into her life
Forgive me if I’m emotional
I may shed a tear and go hide
For she’ll always be my baby girl
and now she’ll be his bride
David Ritter 1/19/22
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