FOR ISABELLA

For Isabella, who is being baptised today - Sunday 26th October

These wishes come from me to you on this important and memorable day,

If I was there to be with you then this is what I would say;

Isabella, you are a lucky one, by us all you are well adored,

If you ever have any worries or fears then by us all you will be assured.

You see the family you have been born within is the best that you'd definitely get,

In my opinion, after all these years, they are the greatest bunch I have ever met.

Up to now I have been the youngest one, the one they all had to look after,

But as well as this, the memories I hold are filled with much fun and laughter.

On all celebrations we get it together and raise each glass for a toast,

Or if it's merely a sunny day we congregate right down to the coast.

But I'm not going to spoil it all for you now as you do have all this to come,

I just wanted to say that our family is better than having your very best chum!

But you are even luckier than that, the reason for this I will tell,

For today you are being blessed by God, so you are now in His family as well.

This is important for you, as throughout your life you will need to listen out for His voice,

But Isabella, please remember this, it's your life and therefore your choice.

As a family we will always be supporting you, giving advice that you may wish to take,

But as you grow, the paths that you choose, are decisions that just you should make.

So today, in true style, our family are celebrating this cool special start,

I really do wish I was there with you too, but instead I send the best from my heart.