Thank God, they came.

Somewhere between the lightening and flood,

between the heat and ice,
between heaven's songs and earth's tears,

between the dark and light,

They came.

No announcement given

No invitation sent nor received

No words spoken nor heard

They simply came.

A daunting task, they knew

Unsure of their timing

Unknown if their gift would be rebuffed or embraced

They came in courage.

Attached to her back in one graceful motion

Pinned to his heart in one fell swoop

They came in hope and strength.

To show a new way

To grant a new path

To choose a new life

Blessing given

Path revealed 

Leaving again those they once cleaved to in love

Waiting, watching, praying to see

Their new wings unfurled...

As we step off the cliff --- Falling into Grace

Learning to soar with courage and strength 

To say 

I love you

In ways never thought possible.

What was that silent sound?

Fluttering wings hovering, waiting, rounding

Staying just long enough to insure --
We know our hearts have been enlarged

Big enough for the love holding our past

and

Big enough for the love filling our future.

We are so grateful they came.

Thank God, they came.