A precious little nose slightly turned up, delicate plump lips that pursed in a sucking motion, and silky soft newborn skin that smelled like the first day of spring in bloom, Elizabeth Hope melted my heart today. God can’t help but be obvious in light of holding His blessed creation.
I spent three hours today staring at her perfectly round face, watching her sleep, occasionally catching a glimpse of her navy blue eyes. This was a blessed moment on many accounts as her mother and I had recently come from a place of renewal in our friendship. Over time forgiveness was given and wounds were mended by God’s grace.
There was a double blessing in the day to have Lola, Elizabeth’s great grandmother with us as well. She is one of the most spiritual women that I have ever met in my entire life. I’ve missed her too. She gets me and I long to come into the maturity and wisdom that God has given to her over the years.
In one hand, I literally held God’s example of a miracle and the peace that He meets all needs as Elizabeth Hope lay in my arms content and when she cried she was fed, or changed, or burped etc. And on the other hand was His proof sitting before me telling me stories of her journey, the validation that with every year He will continue to direct and lead as long as I choose to follow.
When I left I felt light on my feet and happy. 🙂
Blessings
Shannon