Dearest Alex,
There are several things that I know Meme would be telling you if she could be here tonight. In fact, I can close my eyes and it is as though I can hear her speaking to you. Here’s what I believe she would say to you:
First, she would tell you how very, very much she loves you. Moreover, she would also tell you how proud she is of you, not just for this graduation and the effort it required, that we celebrate tonight, but for the person and the young woman you have become. For the many good choices that you have and are making in life.
Also, she would tell you that by glorifying God, you can and shall enjoy his presence forever. Meme knew firsthand that his abiding presence is always sufficient to see us through everything that life can bring our way.
She would also tell you that his hand of Providence “that does uphold, direct, dispose, and govern all creatures, actions, and things, from the greatest even to the least, by his most wise and holy providence, according to his infallible foreknowledge, and the free and immutable counsel of his own will, to the praise of the glory of his wisdom, power, justice, goodness, and mercy” will guide you throughout your entire life. WCF c5
Finally, Meme would tell you to trust God’s Word, his faithfulness to you and during the hard times of doubt or fear, you must find your place of worship.
But, it’s not just Meme who loves you and would tell you these things, for I am bursting with pride; Papa is over the moon with joy tonight.
I love you sweetie.
Papa