GRACE COMES UNEXPECTEDLY

GRACE COMES UNEXPECTEDLY

Sometimes grace comes out of nowhere,

like a kitten  purring in your lap, or beside your heart when you are weeping uncontrollably.

Grace is that beam of sunshine  that pours forth midst the down pouring rain

  a touch of wonder, a miracle for which we need no explanation, for it’s a mystery.

Grace is listening to a friend with a more open mind, hearing his positive intention

   even though his choice would not be your own.  Grace is accepting, not fighting reality.

   Grace and gratitude for the wonder of his generous heart, big enough to be more inclusive than my own in this circumstance.  Grace is being filled with Light and Presence, after a tough labor that tests every ounce of one’s courage; a quiet , unspoken gift as if to say  “good job, woman.  The Divine Mother dwells in this place; accept her love, her comfort. Hallelujah.”

Often grace comes when we have that wonderful sense of belonging in this sacred place, whether it be a forest, a mountain top, a friend’s warm embrace.  Grace is present as we watch the ocean waves ebb and flow, or sing  in fellowship, feeling the collective joy of being here together.  It can come too when we are alone with a sense of wonder; yes, I too can be more patient, more open-minded, more loving than I’d ever considered possible before!  Grace is often interwoven with faith in things unseen.  It’s all right.  Namaste!

      Grace reaches out to touch us when we are sore afraid or hurt.  Grace hears our tears, and takes us in her amazing arms, like a mother holding her newborn baby.  Grace gives us strength to let go  or hold on tightly when every fiber of our being says “”no, I cannot do this!”  Grace gives us courage and confidence to do what is for the best, no matter how challenging this may be.  Grace gives us the patience to live with the not-knowing when we need to wait for an answer to surface, with no idea how long this may take.  It’s all right to not know.  Grace has its own magic, weaving possibilities we cannot even imagine.  The tears flow, and quietly, grace  comes to be our companion when we most need her sweet caress.

Unexpected JOY MIDST THE HARD TIMES TOO!

Unexpected JOY, two incredible healthy babies are now two incredible, bright, lovely and loving young women, Lara (left in purple scarf) and Meagan (multitone scarf, on the right).
   And soon I shall see Lara and her mom Linda before she flies to live in Argentina with her beloved Martin, whom she met last March at Meagan's wedding in Santiago, Chile!
    Life is full of unexpected twists and turns.  What joy to have a visit that I did not expect.

    What can I say.  Your presence, Meagan and Lara, has been such a blessing in my life.
     It's been such fun watching you grow up, unfolding and blossoming with such courage, confidence, and incredible openness to work hard and go for your dreams in a big way.
   
      How glad I am to have been able to give you a healthy beginning, and found such wonderful parents to raise you.  It's often not been easy, true, for any of us.  You are both light beings, big time, and I am so grateful to be a part of your lives.
       You have both brought such joy into this world with your vivacious, go-for-it spirits, with the wise guidance of two wonderful parents who have been there for you even before we knew you were twins, not just one baby girl!  And you’ve had a circle of friends who also care deeply about you, ever since you two were toddlers.  The circle keeps expanding as you share your  zest for living with passion, dignity, humility, and hearts full of compassion for people of all color, all backgrounds. 

Both of you are now fluent in Spanish.  I’d not taken  Spanish since my high school years, so am in beginner mode this fall, taking a Parks and Rec. class from a great local teacher who moved to the States from Venezuela.  Yo comprendo mas quando yo estudiar.  Me gusto aprender con mi amigo Jerry y  una caregiver nueva, Rose, y la mujer who cleans the locker room at the YMCA pool.  Enough, this computer won’t let me use the Spanish for this!

    Buenos dias, mi hijas estupendas!  Celebramos la Navidad tres mil millas apart this year.

Pero you shall both be in mi corazon.  Muchas gracias por Facebook a donde we can share!

      ALL FOR NOW-  May the years to come be filled with good health and many other blessings as well.  Vaya con Dios as you continue your journeys in  this lifetime!  With much love to your expanding families, Carol