pride.

She rides each tear out clutching
it's weight before it drips away
following the one before
a runaway train of wild emotion

Years of thoughts and wonderings
led to this new day and suddenly
debate and yearning have been swallowed
by the reality that has arrived: Asa.

All questions have been left behind
and we travel forward with hearts
so brimming with love they
risk overflowing, cracking and falling apart

but...they will just grow bigger.

Humbled by the immensity of
change and newness we are
awed by the greatness of the
journey and we walk proudly forth

We will not let down this perfect gift
for he was so deeply wanted
and needed
and will shine on, a bright star.

Indeed.