Aug 2015
Her eyes refused to close.
Intent on the world around her.
His eyes refused to open.
Content with the peace sleep afforded.
His nose a button just like his mama's.
Her ear lobes detached just like her papa's.
My love poured through every pore
As my arms cradled these two new to life.
Heart-stopping gratitude and mirth
Overflowing at knowing one day
Their lips would part to utter "Auntie"
To me.
My family--
Not by blood
But by love.
Intent on the world around her.
His eyes refused to open.
Content with the peace sleep afforded.
His nose a button just like his mama's.
Her ear lobes detached just like her papa's.
My love poured through every pore
As my arms cradled these two new to life.
Heart-stopping gratitude and mirth
Overflowing at knowing one day
Their lips would part to utter "Auntie"
To me.
My family--
Not by blood
But by love.
This summer I had the profound privilege of becoming an aunt not just once but twice to a wonderful little boy and beautiful little girl whose families have opened their arms and made me one of their own.
