Home-A Poem

Dedicated to my family, March, 7, 2025

Remember when we moved to that apartment, the 3rd floor?

Two dogs, two cats, two babies, those stairs I abhorred.

As our brand new business struggled, it seemed as though our efforts were in vain,

But we found so much joy that year watching others play our games.

Remember when our house flooded and we moved around 24 times?

Eight months of suitcases and survival, it’s no wonder I lost my mind,

But during that year we watched our girls grow and learn to bend

To the sometimes surprising things that life has us contend.

Remember when we fixed up our house in Colorado, then had to do it all again?

We packed our bags to save our home, with another newborn in hand,

But during that season I saw the most selfless love emerge

From friends who helped us walk through the darkest valleys of hurt.

Remember when I found out I was pregnant, again in times of stress?

We had just started putting things in storage, not sure where to go next.

I stared in the mirror for hours with tears streaming down my face,

But these weren’t tears of sadness, these were tears of surrender and grace.

Now we’re standing at a crossroad, once again without a “home”,

But we have a place to lay our heads and I’m assured by an unwavering hope.

For all those other trials were preparing us for this,

As long as I’m with all of you, I’m home. Not our will, but His.