Called to Serve...for Karissa

CALLED TO SERVE

the light within her

(for Karissa)

She's called to serve, this daughter of mine

In a place faraway, in a place where she'll shine.

My heart is torn between happy and sad;

I will miss her, but for her service I'm glad,

Grateful that she is embarking a path

To teach that we can have all our Father hath.

Because of Him, our dear Lord and Savior,

Our families can live with God, together forever.

With this good news she goes forth to share,

Not taking thought for any of her cares.

The light within her shines so bright

Her presence brings me such delight!

But her light is meant to be shared with others

Out in the world to our sisters and brothers.

So I will let her go so she can take her light

To those who God has prepared to receive her insight.

Her testimony, good deeds, kind smile and thoughtful acts

Will bless the lives of so many in ways that will last.

Although my heart will ache for her presence,

I will rejoice in her sacrifice, service and goodness

And thank God that in her I can see His light

As she is prepared to serve Him with all her might.

-Mindy Taylor

Dec. 2015