The Bond

You'd probably never guess by looking at Ty that he's prone to become sentimental at times...not sappy, just a little sentimental. And sometimes those feelings will flow out of him in the form of poetry. As we were leaving Camp Barakel last Sunday, Ty handed Ashlea a folded piece of notebook paper, and instructed her not to read it until we were in the van. It's still untitled, but here is his poem to her:

A bond like no other

unconditional love

blessed to have a sister

a gift from above

memories countless

a true best friend

sharing laughter

bringing tears to an end

blessed to have a sister

sharing hope and faith

challenging one another

evidence of grace

I pray for my sister

Father, shine upon her face

help her in her ministry

content her in her place

I thank God for my sister

example in the faith

Let her know her brother

loves her in every way.

It makes me a little sentimental too!