From Now Til Eternity

Before she came into being, I loved her.

From the minute I found out, I awaited her entrance with excitement. It took much longer than I expected, and there was a great struggle for her life, even at birth. The moment I held her in my arms, every hope and dream I had for her flashed across my heart. I gave all I was able to give and nourished her with my very own body.

Each passing month demonstrated more of her sparkling light she brought into the world. It was evident this is what she was designed for, to bring light, to breathe life.

But then it happened, little by little she pulled away. First, toddling unsteadily on her chubby legs. Next, running full speed in the opposite direction.

How could I let her just go? What if her choices or the world snuffed out that exuberant light that danced in her eyes when she smiled? Would my heart be able to bear seeing her walk away?

At times it was as if I couldn’t breathe as I clenched my fists and held onto the promises as I released her. It was then I realized, she wasn’t mine to keep. She was created for so much more than me.

And now I see her standing, radiating the glory she was designed to emit, reflecting back to me.