She sat in her rocking chair methodically rocking back and fourth remembering her youth and life with great fondness. The hopes and dreams of days gone by brought a smile to her warn tired mouth. The vision of how she was going to save the world from the evils of uncaring people. She was going to nurture all those lost ones who were left alone, hurting and left without help. She never would have imagined it would be herself left alone, hurting and without help in her old age. She wasnt bitter nor did she blame the children, after all she taught them to be self sufficient. She didnt blame that tall handsome fellow who sweeps her off her feet, who couldnt live without her in his life, some 50 years ago. Her life with him was the highlight of her existence on this earth. The memories of their great tender love, the experiences they shared, would sustain her for another 50 years if it had to. Oh, he was a dandy he was. They could cut a rug better than any other couple on the waxed dance floor. The way their bodies could bend and sway to the beat of the music brought a twinkle in her old drained eyes. They were the envy of the neighborhood, everyone knew of their great devotion to each other. No matter how tough life was He was always there to make things easier. No matter how tired she was he was always there to hold her up. During the sad days he was there to dry her eyes. She laughed right out loud when she thought of the temper tantrums she threw, and how he gently smiled and teased her out of them. Never could stay mad at such a charmer as he was. He was certainly the reason she existed, the love of her life and she cherished every moment they spent together. Life was great for as long as they were together.
The day he left was such a beautify day. He had been so worried about the house he was building for them. The pain he had suffered the past few years was more then either one of them could bear. He didnt die, you know, he had a house to finish in heaven and would be waiting for her when it was finished. He had the floor plans all laid out and had been working on it for years before he left to finish it. There would be four pillars in the ball room, he hated those pillars but couldnt accomplish the rest of the house without them. She loved the idea of the pillars and could see the dancers maneuvering around them. He did worry about those pillars and had a couple of ideas to improve on them, thats why he had to leave before her.
The rhythmic rocking of her chair was making her sleepy, oh, how her bones ached. She longed for those days gone by. She longed for the day she would be back with him. She closed her eyes only for a moment, to wake in the arms of her love. They were standing in front of the most beautiful mansion in heaven she had ever seen. There beside them was Jesus His arms opened to embrace both with the agape love only He could give. He said Welcome home my children Ive been waiting for both of you.
