My niece arrived today. nine pounds twelve ounces. She is beautiful. Snuggling this little bundle brings a deluge of memories.I delivered Emily, my firstborn 10 years ago this month. I can’t help but review every minute detail of her birth…the way she fit in my arms, the way she smelled, how her thick, soft and fluffy, dark hair felt brushing against my cheek… There is something so unforgettable, yet completely intangible that you sense when holding one so fresh from Heaven.
Life is a gift from the Heavenly Father, a marvelous gift I don’t truly comprehend. This morning I am so aware, and still so amazed by these words from Psalm 139:
13 For You formed my inward parts;
You covered me in my mother’s womb.
14 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;[a]
Marvelous are Your works,
And that my soul knows very well.
Thank you Father for this precious new little life. Thank you that you create each of us by the work of Your hands. I am so overwhelmed by Your love and care for each of us. May I live with the knowledge of this grace at the center of my heart and mind. amen.
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