I’m expecting a new grandson, soon.
That means Willow is expecting and ripe with this baby.
This morning – in anticipation of the event- I walked around the yard- praying for them. The baby, Willow, Luke and Aidan. Praying for safety and timing, for wisdom and strength, for health and endurance, for joyous beginnings. Just praying. And as I walked and prayed, I picked a branch here, a spray there, a pinch, a pull, and suddenly- a BOUQUET was in my hands.
It was built on the wings of prayer- the pine for the mountains Willow was raised in, the eucalyptus for its fresh enduring fragrance, parsley- that’s for perseverance, sage for wisdom, rosemary for remembrance, bittersweet for the pain and the joy to follow, lavender for the sweetness, and lemongrass for the freshness of spirit.
I didn’t plan what to pick- this is what I had available in my garden today- but it is all appropriate for a new mother and baby. I brought it inside and wrapped it together with a ribbon and added a bow- a prayer bouquet.
Of course, I am also prepared with baby and little boy toys-
Flowers are fine- but the way to Aidan’s heart may just run along a Thomas the train railway track!
Thanks for the prayers. They are needed. Oh and all the stuff will be cool too…
Heidi I hope she has a truly wonderful birth.
…and love the wooden cooking tools!
You are welcome, Luke~
And Brydie, thank you- I like wooden kitchen tools for big and small hands!
Thanks for the digital flowers. The thoughts and prayers that accompany them are beautiful and inspiring. Thank you. We’ll have to be sure Aidan doesn’t check grandma’s blog and spoil the surprise.
LOL! I can just see him now checking out my blog!
You are all very precious to me, Willow!
I love the prayer bouquet. It is as unique as you are! I had a day of prayer too for a very important issue dear to my heart. May the Lord’s will be done for us both.
Amen.
Praying too….
All the very best for the birth, Willow and Luke! And good on you, Grandma Heidi, for always looking out for and praying for everyone. Thomas the Tank is a surefire way to ensure the little man is excited for rather than envious of the new baby! 🙂
You usually have good ideas and are usually in prayer for someone. Love you!