“We Live a Time“
We live a time secure;
beloved and loving, sure
it cannot last for long, then
the good-byes come
again – again
like a small death,
the closing of a door.
One learns to live with pain.
One looks ahead, not back
never back, only before.
And joy will come again
warm and secure,
if only for the now, laughing,
we endure.”
~Ruth Bell Graham
http://www.billygraham.org/RBG_TimeToAdore.asp
My dearest friends Katy and Sarah both moved out of state this summer.
They were among my first friends out here in California where I have made a life with my Peter. I was in Katy’s wedding, Sarah drove up to spend the evening with me at least once a week for two years, and they were both at my Ian’s birth. They will have part of my heart for the rest of my life, no matter how much or little we keep in touch.
I thank the Lord for the time he gave us together and pray He will allow us to hold each other close many more times in this life!