My Beloved

"I’ll walk in the rain by your side
I’ll cling to the warmth of your tiny hand
I’ll do anything to keep you satisfied
I’ll love you more than anybody can

And the wind will whisper your name to me
Little birds will sing along in time
Leaves will bow down when you walk by
And morning bells will chime

I’ll be there when you’re feelin’ down
To kiss away the tears if you cry
I’ll share with you all the happiness I’ve found
A reflection of the love in your eyes

And I’ll sing you the songs of the rainbow
A whisper of the joy that is mine
And leaves will bow down when you walk by
And morning bells will chime

I’ll walk in the rain by your side
I’ll cling to the warmth of your tiny hand
I’ll do anything to help you understand
And I’ll love you more than anybody can

And the wind will whisper your name to me
Little birds will sing along in time
Leaves will bow down when you walk by
And morning bells will chime"
John Denver

Your Dad and I had our first date ten years ago.  The past two years have been spent cultivating a new smaller circle in our life...our family.  I've never felt anything more rewarding.  I've never given so much of myself.  There is a reason God appears to us in the vision of family.  It is how we know love.  I'm glad I've had younger days.  But, if I could start my life from any day-it would be this one right here...with us cuddling face to face, my outer hand moving soft baby hair across your head, your outer hand tweaking my ear, my swollen contracting stomach between us reminding me I'm only moments away from another life.  

"What can you do to promote world peace? 

Go home and love your family." 

Mother Teresa 

"Lord, make me an instrument of your peace, where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy." 

Saint Francis of Assisi