A feeling
A thought
A decision for change.

For better?
For worse?
Or just different?

Pain that causes decisions to be made.
Pain that comes from saying goodbye.
Pain of the loss of those we hold so dear.

Joy that makes decisions possible.
Joy that comes from seeing a new horizon.
Joy of the growth and renewal of those we hold so dear.

Joy and Pain
Disparate, separate, opposite, yet...
They come together as one inextricably singular emotion.

We share Joy and Pain.
We are privileged, honored and grateful for the sharing.
We are hopeful for the future.
God bless you, always.

-- Japers