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John's such a H U G E SF Giants fan... i know he's gotta lotta happy right now!!!

DEVINE INSTANT


In that moment
 when our eyes met
you've since said
  a plan was set


Two spirits
  Kindred
Chaos
  Survived
a Coupleship entered
  our lives collide


Vows shared
  Tender
Wedding rings
  Exchanged
Trials
  Prevailed
True Love
  Remains


Grace
  Understanding
Patient
  Kind
Passion then contentment
  Loving You
Sublime


Outside ourselves
  beat hearts
a Daughter
  and Son

Two Devine Instants
  Weld our souls into one


Happy Birthday Kitten!

uRloved

DELUGE OF GRACE


Befitting the celebratory nature of any birthday, today's post honors another year of sobriety.


I listen in silence
My mind matured, now disciplined to hear
Blocking out the auditory graffiti of urban sprawl
Bending ears inward I feel this boy's fear

On this sidewalk a young mother's anger boils
He stumbles upon legs weary
Shifting her daughter to the other hip she drag him only steps further

Facing long past failures and possible rejection
I'm uncertain how to proceed
I ask how to surrender to Your will...

As she reaches for a branch
to spread her wrath across his skin
Your compassion draws me near

Tiny fingers anchored to a chain link fence
His voice cries out from injustice

At that moment Lord you lift him up
His arms circle my neck and tears fall down my shoulder
Above his breathlessness I whisper
Si Mijo, You Are Loved...

And as the four of us walk
separated by cultural boundaries
You guide us to safety
Translating Your unspoken language of grace and forgiveness
And bestowing upon each of us mercy, love and healing