Happy Birthday! You're now thirteen,
You've arrived at a special age,
Choices and plans, what will you be,
A doctor or nurse, a teacher or sage?
It's quite okay if you don't know,
More important it is, to live each day,
Take each challenge one step at a time,
Learn and enjoy, your work and play.
Live each moment, do all things well,
What's inside you, are things that last.
At home, at school, wherever you are,
Thanks be to God, you're growing fast,
Life goes quickly, it's a great gift,
God grant you wisdom to reach your quest,
In his sight you are most precious,
God help you do your very best.
May true friends come, they are a blessing,
Choose them wisely, this is our prayer,
Everyone fails at one time or other,
God bless your steps with friends that care.
Keep close to God, He is your help,
Ever faithful, your truest friend.
Follow his light leading to heaven
To enjoy his reward, life without end.
Happy Birthday! and many thanks,
That God has blessed you in many ways,
We pray he bless you all through the years,
And guide and guard you all your days.
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Poems by Paul Berchtold
WE LOVE YOU!
