SIGNING IN: BEING SHOWERED BY HEAVENLY BLESSINGS FOR FIVE YEARS

Diamond opened her mouth and started singing, still approaching her father, who was voluntarily rising to his feet.

"Thus, sing aloud for fathers dear,

Who shields us gently without sound;

Their silent vows, their endless cheer,

Are all woven tight in a family ground," and when the last word was sung, she was already in front of him, her hand in his as she continued to sing.

"When dark clouds loom or troubles rise,

And children’s fears begin to grow,

’Hold fast,’ he will say with tender sighs;

’Together we will face whatever comes.’"

Diamond looked at her father with a grateful smile as she continued to sing,

"Each scrape and bruise that time may bring,