2/26/10

I am standing, my heart rendered in two. My arms fall to my side as great heaving sobs wrack my broken body. I close my eyes and pray this pain ceases. As I stand seemingly alone. I feel this presence. I dare not open my eyes fearing it is all in my mind. Arms pull me in holding and gathering me close. A strong warm body cradles me and keeps me near. The smell of wool and something else I can’t put my finger on surrounds me filling me with peace.

I feel so safe my heart is mending together. Strong calloused hands gently wipe tears from my face. Never have I felt such a sense of ease. My whole body relaxes in His embrace. I feel those same hands brushing through my hair. Safe… this feeling is safe. Oh how I have longed for this. I am able to pour my grief and bitterness out and instead feel safe and comforted. Slowly I feel myself drift towards sleep. The sound of a strong heartbeat as my lullaby knowing finally I am home and nothing can touch me again.

Written by: Justine N.