The Bond of Twins

by Carlton Haney

This column is in loving memory of my twin brother Charles who passed away January 9, 2011.                        —Carlton

Question Poised by: Joanne DG
Dallas, Texas

Carlton since you are a twin, why do you believe God made twins?

     I do not think we will ever be able to explain the divine gift of having a twin brother, but in the plan of the Universe, God makes his decisions for what is needed—and to that end the tapestry of lives begin.

     My belief is that two lives are joined from a need that is truly never understood long before we were born. Two souls and spirits come together as one that unites each other forever. The bond of love is unification for a greater love and God’s will for the unification for two persons to be born almost as one.

     There is a need of one twin for the other that is greater, which is never really completely understood. The pathway of our lives is like a river that becomes divided with different interest, likes, lifestyles, careers, and all the threads which form the great quilt of life itself. Those threads all give an appreciation that would otherwise be missed. Even twins with different perspectives on things teach one another that there isn’t just one way.

     As needs arise in sickness, health, good and bad times, the call is always answered to be there for each other, it is God’s commitment he has bestowed for the two. Intuition is a language twins have that is misunderstood by many.

     A larger love for each other encourages positive change in each others life. It is spirit in silent communication—one speaking to each other in perfect union and time. Twins sometimes step over boundaries, but forgiveness prevails. The two lives travel down the same track with twist and turns and ups and downs, but their energy is focused to retain harmony and love. Different pathways for life’s events unfold as each twin grows and pursues their own desires.

     For Charles and myself, the past sixty-six years we claim as a victory and gift never to be taken lightly. Today we claim all the glory and joy we have brought to each other, and the abiding faith to know we will live together again in Heaven.

     In a fleeting moment I go to memories of all the fun and excitement we have shared through the years of growing old together. But most of all I remember the laughter and the tears which we shared. My experience as a twin is answered as a joyous yes!

     When all is said and done, and God asks us, I think we will both say thank you for the mirror image of our self and the life that has given us this cherished unspeakable bond.

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