I searched for so long
For a place to belong
Sometimes too much
Never enough
Stipulations and expectations
Loomed over me
Achievement and reward
Pulled me in
Never fully seen
Nor heard or understood
Security was elusive
Love was with condition
You kept after me
Calling me back home
Reminding me of a place
I would never be alone
I didn’t let myself go
Out of fear and concern
Never quite deserving
Never fully trusting
You still pursued me
Until I had nothing
And I came to you
With all my shame
You took me in
Forgave without question
Loved me unconditionally
Told me I was worth it
Lord, may I never forget
What it felt like
When I first witnessed
Your beautiful compassion
You are my safe place
The source of all I need
Truth and grace
Unending love
You give me hope
You offer me strength
That I may live
To be like you
Grit, Gratitude, and Grace 
You are so uplifting and I appreciate how you remind us – ME – of what/who is important.
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Thank you Tina! So nice to hear from you! I hope you are enjoying Florida. I continue to keep up with your blog. Thank you for sharing your heart and your grieving and healing journey! Love and hugs to you!
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