For my friends Simon and Lorraine on the birth of your son Thomas
God gave us life, along with this he bestowed on us many gifts,
I believe the most precious of these is the gift of Love,
And if that love is shared by two and is not abused,
It will last them for a lifetime,
Its rewards are many, joy, happiness and the feeling that you belong,
Yet the greatest reward is having your own family,
The wonder of your own,
Your instant future,
As from the moment they are conceived that is what they become,
Your future as you start to plan ahead for them,
By planning their future together your love will strengthen,
You may think nothing is better than that, yet love knows no bounds,
My heart is full for you both, I pray that the joy and happiness of your new arrival Thomas,
Grows and lasts you both for a lifetime and if God so chooses through eternity.
