When Love Is True

As I was sitting on my swing out under the stars last night, all wrapped up in my blanket, I was thinking about my son’s wedding next weekend. One week and my little boy, who has grown into a wonderful young man, will be wed to a wonderful young woman.

As a parent, you pray for your children to find the depth of love that these two have found in each other. You want them to know security, peace, and unconditional love and trust in their mate, and from their mate. You long for them to have the kind of respect and devotion that only true love can bring.

Knowing I prayed for my son to find this his entire life, I would have never imagined it would be as it is. Even more than what I have asked for. It didn’t come easy. They had their struggles in the beginning, and throughout the last 4 years, they have seen and felt the heartaches of this world. Heartaches which were not of their doing. Yet, they have stood beside each other, being each other’s champions, never giving up hope. And they have exhibited unwavering love throughout it all.

To say my heart is happy is one of life’s greatest understatements. Because this time next week, I will have not just two wonderful people to call my own, but I will legally have three. It’s a fullness of heart I cannot describe.

In the search for love myself, in them I find hope. Hope for the rest of us. Because I know it is possible. I see it in their actions and affections toward one another. I could never doubt that true love is real, because of my son.

This one is for you, my pride. You saved my life when you were born, and you have saved my heart as you have grown. I love you forever and a day x2.

XOXO

Mom