How Do You Get From Here to There?

How do you get from here to there?
Well, you first must believe you can
Let no one tell you differently~
It’s your life and it’s in your hands.

Then turn your dreams into your goals
And see what you need now
To satisfy the requirements:
The why, the where and how.

At first you’re overwhelmed, of course;
There’s so much for you to know.
But keep your faith, be strong and sure,
For you do have a way to go.

Take careful steps and do them right,
Take pride in each thing done.
Don’t look too far ahead of yourself,
Just that next step yet to come.

Before you know it you’ll be there,
Your dream will then be real.
And you’ll be standing where I am now,
Telling others how good it feels.

You’ll tell them not to quit themselves,
To have faith, though it’s hard to bear.
So they will know it can be done~
They, too, can get from here to there.

~ Jennings Michael Burch

Grandchild, Be Strong Along the Path of Life

“You’ve got so many possibilities ahead! Don’t be too quick to limit your choices of what to do,
because you might limit your chances of unimagined joys that are waigting just for you.”

“Always keep your goodness
and never lose your love.
For then you’ll be rewarded with
success you never dreamed of.”

“You’ve already got a good idea
of what is expected of you and wished for you.
One of the best things you can accomplish on life’s pathway
is to be a walking example of the golden rule.
Don’t let anyone fool you into thinking that it is worthless;
it is one of the most valuable things you can do.”

“You’ve got a big heart. Keep it filled with happiness. You’ve got a fascinating mind. Keep finding new ways to grow. Keep yearning. Keep learning. Keep trying. Keep smiling. And keep remembering that a (grand)parent’s love goes with you… everywhere you go.”

Douglas Richards

My Grandson

Little man, how fast your grew
and went the way all children do,
into a world you’ve yet to know ~
you needed room to stretch and gow.
I watched with pride as you felt your way
and tested strengths in work and play.
We shared our fun as buddies do ~
when you were cut I bled some too.
Shooting baskets or climbing high,
gazing at stars in the summer sky;
we gave it our best just like a team,
a young man’s game ~
an old man’s dream.
I’ll always treasure those memories past,
could prayers but make the good times last.
But boys were meant to grow up strong
and granddads can’t just tag along.
So I hope you know and understand
I’m always near if you need a hand,
and of all God’s gifts could I choose but one…
it would be a grandfather’s love for his grandson.

~ Author Unknown

Grandchild, On Your Special Day

My grandchild, this day
is a special time for you,
And it also means a lot
to those who love you, too ~
So, along with lots of love and pride
on this very special day,
Comes a wish that you’ll be blessed
in a very special way.

~ Author Unknown

On this your very special day
may Jesus, who loves all children,
stay always close beside you ~
to guard you and guide you,
to bless you and be your Friend.

~ Author Unknown

Grandchild, You’ve made your friends
and family very proud
by working hard
to reach this special day.
May your achievement
bring you joy
and may your life ahead
find you happy and
successful in everything you do.

~ Author Unknown

There’s always been a lot of pride
in every thought of you,
And on this special day,
that’s more than ever true ~
So this brings you warmest wishes
and a special heartfelt prayer
That God will always bless your life
and keep you in His care.

~ Author Unknown