Butterfly Kisses

I have known this song probably since my days in university. I used to think it's a beautiful song, with its poetic narration, amazing melody, and of course the wonderful voice of Grammy Award-Winner, Bob Carlisle.

But never it had such connection to me until I heard it again weeks after Ashrie’s birth. I couldn’t fight the tears, my eyes just welled-up and in no time I found myself crying, thinking about her on her wedding day. To note that she is only a few weeks old that time.

Ever since, this song has been a personal favorite, and no song (so far) has ever touched me as a father than this one. My heart’s desire is to still be "there" on her special day, and see her children if possible.

To Ashrie, as early as now, I would like to say, it has been a privilege to be your dad. I love you so much.

Let me end this post with the lyrics of Butterfly Kisses and a couple of our cherished photos.

Butterfly Kisses
Bob Carlisle/Randy Thomas

There's two things I know for sure
She was sent here from heaven
And she's daddy's little girl
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes
And I thank God for all of the joy in my life
Oh but most of all

For butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair
Walk beside the pony daddy it's my first ride
I know the cake looks funny daddy but I sure tried
Oh with all that I've done wrong
I must have done something right
To deserve a hug every mornin'
And butterfly kisses at night

Sweet 16 today
She's lookin' like her mama a little more every day
One part woman the other part girl
To perfume and make up from ribbons and curls
Trying her wings out in a great big world
But I remember

Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair
You know how much I love you daddy
But if you don't mind
I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time
Oh with all that I've done wrong
I must have done something right
To deserve her love every mornin'
And butterfly kisses at night

All the precious time
Oh like the wind, the years go by
Precious butterfly
Spread your wings and fly

She'll change her name today
She'll make a promise and I'll give her away
Standing in the bride room just staring at her
She asked me what I'm thinkin' and I said I'm not sure
I just feel like I'm loosin' my baby girl
And she leaned over

Gave me butterfly kisses with her mama there
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair
Walk me down the aisle daddy it's just about time
Does my wedding gown look pretty daddy?
Daddy don't cry
Oh with all that I've done wrong
I must have done something right
To deserve her love every mornin'
And butterfly kisses

I couldn't ask God for more man this is what love is
I know I've got to let her go but I'll always remember
Every hug in the mornin' and butterfly kisses

2010

2012

And oh! Happy Third Birthday Ashrie!