HOLY DAY

Sabbath morning

The time is near

A family gathered as

Love surrounds her

Waiting in anticipation –

of life.

And as I watch

Through labored breaths

Life flows in. 

   

 Love warms us.

We bask in the light coming

through the parted veil.

Welcome precious daughter!

Sabbath evening

The time is near

A family gathered as

Love surrounds her

Waiting in anticipation –

of death. 

  

And as I watch 

Through labored breaths

Life flows out. 

   

Love warms us.

We bask in the light coming

  through the parted veil.

Welcome precious daughter!

--by Cindy Packard

Written on the day of the passing of Lovene Ferrin (Carolei’s Mom) and a morning when
Cindy assisted, as midwife, in the birth of a baby girl.