Day 30 ~ The arrival of this sweet soul...
I had a list of gratitudes to pick from to sum up the last day of this year's gratitude practice, but they were all trumped by the early morning arrival of a tender new little being. I know that I've said this time and time again, but I treasure so deeply, being invited to bear witness to women in childbirth and the spouses and families that so anxiously await the arrival of their newest member. This morning's birth was astoundingly beautiful with the love and anticipation rippling throughout the family. Upon arrival, his four older siblings, showered him with so much love, each reveling in their first touch, first time to hold him, first look in his eyes. What a truly remarkable way to welcome the New Year.