A Year . . . .

What a difference a year makes –

When you look at the person at your side,
Who so recently asked to share in his life
Or the one who has been there forever to share
When plans for a future together are an everyday thought
or a thought thrown by the wayside
And each person in your life is a priority –
Rather than an obligation.

When you gaze upon the sleeping angel in your arms
Or feel the tug of a toddler’s hand on yours
And know that they are your sole responsibility
And their very life depends on what you can do for them.

When unhappiness is calmed
Only the by the warm support of arms around you
When danger or restlessness comes upon you—
Then slowly ebbs away.

When a new day breaks with
Sun’s rays – newfound hope – and renewed faith
That you will be able to make it through another day
Another week, another month, and year
Because of the loved ones around you who want to be able to help.

What a difference a year makes --

If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.