Blessings in Abundance

There are many blessings in this world and yesterday I was able to add another to my endless repertoire. As  a Wiccan High Priestess, I was honored to be able to perform a Wiccaning for my grandson. Most grandmother's can only say they attended such a rite. I anointed, dedicated and blessed him, asked the Goddess and Gods to watch over him as he grows, learns and finds his own Path. His parents made their vows to him and his Goddess Parents were chosen and made their vows. After, he was passed around the Circle so that everyone might be able to give him their own personal blessings,  bestowing tidings and wishes for all that he might become. The energy of the ritual was astounding! There was so much love within my Circle that it stole the very breath from my lungs with it's power and intensity. A few times I had to repeat myself, caught up in the emotion of the occasion and the gratitude and appreciation for all of those who do not even share my beliefs but came regardless because of  and for him. As I looked around at the faces I knew that no matter what, he was going to be ok in life because he had a wealth of love and support. Afterwards we all came back into the house and feasted. The majority of the food I had made myself and I tried to instill the love I have for my grandson into everything I did as I planned, prepared and cooked. I am sure it came through on the flavors because everyone ate until their belly's were full to bursting. Conversations, joy and music filled every room of my house and it was yet another blessing. With the help of others, the occasion went off beautifully and seamlessly and I am ever grateful to those who came to my aid when they were needed. That too, was a blessing. As I sit here and think back on all the planning and preparations, the moments when stress tried to overturn my sense of purpose and all those people who were a part of making the day as special as it could possibly be for him, I cannot help but feel I have a vast ocean of richness in my life. I am so grateful. Everything was as it needed to be....and it was perfect:.
Namaste, be blessed.