Yes.
I have assented, agreed, yielded, given over, made space, transferred assets, thrown in my lot, given the go-ahead, the nod, the green light, the O.K., the stamp of approval,

Holding arms open
To all possibilities
That come after yes

Like Ruth to Naomi, like Boaz to Ruth, consenting to remain, sacrifice, stay put, hold on, cleave, keep going, keep trying, keep showing up, over and over, because that’s the work of redemption.

© 2016 – Laurel Archer

      

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