arriving home

a little girl looks up into the ashes of her dreams

a short breath and a whisper

she smiles

memories of her past flash before her eyes

as a tear makes it's way down her cheek

"thank You," she says.

yes, the trials have been hard, but worth it.

"bless me," she says, as she continues to live in His Will.

my heart is open to You

my dreams are Yours

let me hear You

let Your Will be known

A young lady looks up into the sea of uncertainty

she laughs

she has passed into adulthood, even before her time

she understands, circumstances did not favor her

but "life is not about you," He told her

"it's about serving Me.

don't be afraid," He told her, "My grace is sufficient."

a woman looks up into understanding eyes

"thank You for holding me, when my future was dark.

thank You for understanding when fear was my only companion.

thank You for loving me when i was unlovable.

thank You for holding me on those cold and lonely nights

when the tears i cried were unheard

and the shame i felt was unbearable

thank You for letting me go, when i needed space

thank You for taking me back, when i realized my mistake.

maturity has crossed her face

her children gather round.

her features have been weathered, but adored

she lovingly picks up her children

one by one

she tells them how special they are

that they are loved

they are protected

they will not be abandoned

even if they choose one day to walk away

her wisdom is deep

her smile beams, she is able to love,

because He has loved and loves her

an old woman looks up into the eyes of her Father

as He welcomes her home

"I know it's been a long, hard journey

you have given all that you have.

I have loved you even before the womb," He tells her

He looks into Her loving eyes, the youthful sparkle still alive

"I love you," He whispers so that only she can hear

she smiles

she trusts

she loves

she has arrived home.