Six days ago was the culmination of every breath I have taken in thirty-one years:
holding my soulmate’s hand, smiling into the giggling eyes of my son, pronounced an eternal mother to my daughter.
Amidst the sparkle of crystal luster and smiling dear ones, our sealer discussed the affinity of families. In his words: before we come to earth, certain spirits have an affinity to one another. A child may choose a family as a result of this affinity. Whether a child comes to a family through birth or adoption, there is no difference.
In my words: I was engaged to my babies before they ever came to earth. My heart yearned for these exact spirits long before they were cradled in my arms. I felt the comfort of their gentle promise years before I ever felt the softness of their hands. Nothing and no one will ever be able to divide us again. Not courts, not death.
Wife and Mother. I want to print business cards with these titles and my name, then put one in every pocket I see.
And I plan to dedicate every breath I have left to keeping this family together, forever.
and perhaps if I’m really lucky we could grow it.
