it's five a.m.

it is very still in our house

the clock says five

the baby sleeps on my right, my husband on my left

they sleep with the same expression

and i could look at them forever

i tiptoe downstairs 

slowly

i leave the lights off, prolonging the moment

before babies need food

need changing

before there is email to be answered

dishes to wash

appointments, cares, laughter

when i am still, quiet and sure

my Bible is open

"but from everlasting to everlasting, the Lord's love is with those who fear Him"

we have been given a singularly perfect gift 

who could measure His love for us?