Hello everyone! It has been a very emotional last few days. My daughter was induced on the the 22nd and at 3:13pm Christmas Day, I was blessed with the best gift one could possible ask for...my grandson! It has been a season of blessings, family and gratitude and so today's quote is a reflection of that.
Today's quote: "We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures." ~Thornton Wilder I cannot believe my grandson is finally here! It seems almost surreal. Perhaps it is because he has yet to leave the hospital and come home. Perhaps it is because I just cannot believe I was lucky enough to receive such a treasure. I know that for myself, the giving of a new life, being there to be a part of it all, has a profound effect on how I view everything around me which was only magnified by watching my grandson come into this world. I went running down the halls, tears streaming my face, my heart full to near bursting to tell my awaiting loved ones that FINALLY, after almost 3 days of sitting on pins and needles, he was here. I believe those were my actual words...he's here. Even now, it brings tears to my eyes just to replay his birth and the time since in my mind. I am extremely grateful to the Gods and to my beautiful daughter and her boyfriend for making it possible for me to be feeling so incredibly blessed. I am so very proud of them all. My daughter, for her strength and courage, her boyfriend for sticking with her even when she got grumpy and my beautiful grandson Nesa for staying strong and changing all of our lives with his presence. There are really no words to express the depth of the emotions. I can say that I am truly alive in these moments, for I have more than recognized all the treasures I have been granted in my life. I hope that all of you reading this can stop and become aware of all the blessings you have been given and appreciate them all for the miracles they are. Life is as good as we want it to be, as precious and glorious as we allow it to be. Realize your treasures and LIVE to the fullest potential of your entire being because of them.
Namaste
I feel you, my sister. I went through this when my granddaughters were born, and the feelings and sensations... There really are no words that can come close to conveying them.
ReplyDeleteI am so incredibly happy for Jossy and Johnny. She has had to go through so very much to get to this point, and her new son - your beautiful grandson - has had more than his share of obstacles to overcome from the moment he was conceived. He truly is a miracle - in every sense of the word - and I could not be happier for you that you've been able to share in the joy and wonder of it all. ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
I have NEVER seen you this happy and full of life...it amazes me and I am so truly grateful and happy for you!
ReplyDeleteFor the record, yes, those were your exact words.... for those who could make them out through the ecstatic tears of utter joy. :)
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