nick&becca

the ones who love my children

even when the oldest 

is figuring out 

who he is 

confused as to where he fits

so sometimes the best you get

is him in a complacent state-

they love him anyways 

because they know him,

the joyful and brilliant him, 

and gently coax,

gently pursue the boy 

out of his shell.

the ones who love me 

while my husband is gone all night

playing the lead under lights

they bring me hot meals

and offer to take the two littles

on adventures

they are consistent, faithful, 

a steady presence

and i am  comforted.

they love well and fully

often times we do our best 

to compensate them

 for their time

we know it is high in value

but they don't wait for that

they serve me and my family

and i am so thankful.

they don't fall in and out

in and out

in and out of love [with us]

they remain 

firm 

friends

fully rooted and committed 

in this friendship

and we are so 

humbled

that they would 

c h o o s e

us.

they are busy with their own lives

baking, and laboring, 

caring for the

weak and hungry.

she wakes before the sun rises

and rests her weary feet, 

her weary heart

and does it again the next day 

and the next

yet.

yet, they both choose 

to spread the corner of their garments,

over us, 

over our family

and love us 

with an unconditional

Christ love.

we understand that we have found 

one of 

our greatest gifts

in the hearts of 

Nick&Becca.

we love you both.

all our love,

nate&jana,

benja, koko, and Liv