We Will Walk

While at the movies with my grandson,

I received a call from a man whom I 

shall get to know well, offering me a job.

I had been listening for that call all day,

carrying my phone in my pocket,

the ill-fitting ear bud jammed into my ear.

Hearing nothing, I turned my focus to Kai.

My journey had taken me so far from him
these last months, and our long-overdue
Nanna/Baby date was finally underway!

So, hand-in-hand and loaded with

popcorn and candy, we entered the dark

theater and settled into our adventure of

good guys, bad guys, action and fantasy.

At the movie's end, cradling that little 

sleeping angel in my arms, I gingerly

turned on my cell phone and held my breath

as the voicemail sorted and shared.

Finally, he was there, his kind voice echoing

through my mind, his words barely audible

in the din of the closing movie, his intent clear,

my future opening...

God provides such wonderful miracles

with such impeccable timing...

little boy in arm, the words, 'we want you' 

dancing on my mind, lights dimmed,
credits rolling, music thundering...I cried.

The little boy-angel woke,

looked around and asked,

'Nanna, why are you hugging me?

The movie is over!'

'Come back to center, little one,' smiled the Creator.

My work for you is not yet complete.

We start now a new journey, one in which

you will create that for which I have been

preparing you all these many years.'

'Savor this moment.  Rest easy.

You are in my arms, even as you

cradle my child in yours.

Catch your breath, heal.'

'For, we have work to do.

We walk together into this future

I have crafted for you.'

'You will bring glory to My name

and rest to My people

through all you do.'

'I will not let you forget.'

'I have given you the experience

for the story that I now will draw

from your fingertips.'

'Open yourself, trust Me.

We will walk now.'