My heart is full

I stood rather speechless

the best I could muster, I confess,

was heartfelt hugs to them -

a family of treasures akin to a crowned gem.

Here I sit - after 8 hours of conferencing

and letting my heart go bursting,

with pride, wonder, and awe 

at each of my children I saw.

I have finally allowed myself to

go through an entire box of tissue,

and allow myself to cry, I did -

and I cried a lot, I do not kid.

For with my heart so full and moved

and my runny nose slightly improved,

I finally found a word or two -

to, with all my heart, say thank you!

To some of the kindest and most caring humans I know - Thank you!