Fullness

Ross has been gone f-o-u-r days and I have mothered our sweet baby girl on my own. Did you hear that? The second part of that sentence? Yes, it is an answer. God's quiet answer to a prayer of healing we began praying nearly f-i-v-e years ago. (we: friends, family, churches, and strangers) It could be so easily overlooked. Walking and dancing with my daughter, opening jars and preparing meals without horrible pain, singing with excitement and anticipating what the day holds. How simply it could go unnoticed? But that's why we named our daughter Myra--our Myracle-- our answer.

Don't get me wrong, the first part of the sentence hasn't been fun. Ross is a joy. And when he is gone, his joy, touch, and love are missed deeply. (As well as his diapering skills.) In this quiet time that I have had to be with Myra Kate, I am amazed at the fullness I feel in the simplicity of life. (life: living, breathing, eating, talking, loving eachother, sleeping) I smiled when I sang "just the two of us" earlier today. The smile warmed my heart with the awareness that God was with us, too! It was actually just the three of us! I have a feeling my loving Father was enjoying our time together more than either of us! It is so fun to give gifts and see the person you love enjoying their gift. Thank you, Father! I'm enjoying mine!