Today is the first Sunday of Advent and the theme is "Hope".
I thought I would first share this reflection I came across and then give you some quick thoughts about it. Go read first and come back.
As you can see we are to not be anxious in what lies ahead but to be sheltered in love and be patient as we wait for hope.
For me that hope, that love, culminated today. My daughter and our family have waited for months now for her son to be born. Today, on the first Sunday of Advent, he made his appearance.
Her joy and love was seen when this photo was taken of her.
I had to wait patiently for hours while she was in labor with only her best friend by her side. I could not be with her. Then after he was born, I waited more hours just to get to see him and her for only a few minutes over Skype, but being sheltered in the love for him and be patient for what lied ahead, I received joy.
My heart is bursting.
Isn't that what Advent is about waiting for the Hope of another child so that our hearts can burst wide open? I think so.
5 comments:
Congrats grandma bet you already have him spoiled
OMG THAT'S WONDERFUL CONGRATS CONGRATS CONGRATS & Your daughter looks just like you from what I can see & the baby I'm sure is adorable. And he was wrapped in swaddling clothes... surely he is an Angel & a blessing on your family! HA Is this your first one? I have nine. I think you have a ways to catch up to me gramma, but what a lovely way to start. I'm glad it's finally over and it turned out so well for everyone, but technology isn't it grand you got to see your daughter & your new grandson! Stupendous! HUGS.
Congratulations! How exciting! That is the greatest joy in life, isn't it? Watching it begin all over again...
That picture just moves you to tears it's so emotional! Congratulations to you, your daughter and the whole family on your newest edition :)
What a beautiful early gift to be given this holiday season!
That was the most beautiful picture! :) Congrats Grandma... I'll upload my picts from last night when I get home tonight. He is adorable!! I gave him kisses for you. (HE's so LIGHT!!!)
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