For Shelia…

As you enter into this new season of your life,

Embrace the greatness of becoming a wife.

This role isn’t for everyone, as you very well know.

God selected His special daughters a long time ago.

There are many lessons that you will learn along the way.

Just look to God, He will be with you every day.

No matter what situations or circumstances you may face.

God has given you the endurance to finish the race.

Who can find a virtuous and capable wife?

Her husband can trust her, and she will greatly enrich his life.

The noble wife is who we all aim to be.

I see her in you, I see her in me.

You will soon be called wife, but the list doesn’t stop there.

Sister, friend, and counselor, you have many hats to wear.

God will give you the space and the time,

To wear them all well within His design.

May your smile continue to light up every room that you enter.

And may your deep soulful laugh help us all to remember;

What a blessing it is to be a part of your life;

How awesome your husband will feel to call you his wife.

So look to the hills, which is where your help comes from.

Fast and pray, that’s the rule of thumb.

Remember to love through the good and the bad.

In times when you’re happy and times when you’re sad.

The true test of faith comes through times of despair,

However, love never fails so you need not have a care.

May God be with you and your husband-to-be.

May you have many, many, years of marital glee!

Christy Hamlin

November 5, 2012