in a place that lasts forever

I am sad to hear the story of love that grew and grew.

It repeats with variation but the plot holds true

Lives intertwine.

Sharing

Growing

And at times... great loss.

Loss of fortune

Loss of loved ones.

Heartbreak

But holding hands they make it through together.

Plans, aspirations, and trying to find the "Plan of God"

They go on

Houses turned to home.

Children born and loved

Grandchildren

Community

Family Reunion

Fourth of July

Vacations

Hard bleacher seats and Ball Games

then sight begins to dim

the steps are harder to take

pain enters

strength fades

and then 

an illness

or

an accident

one of two is gone

the whole is not whole

and love is gone

...but not gone

the one who lives carries it

the world doesn't see it carried

it is warm in their heart and in their minds

it lives with them

in a place that lasts forever 

if you believe there is forever.