I am going to shock your socks off in announcing:
Alice has done it again.
Something so unexpectedly delightful, even for Alice.
Something beautiful,
And caring,
And bring-a-sad-miscarrying-mommy-to-tears-all-over-again thoughtful.
This rosary, made by this lovely lady, arrived in the mail yesterday.
It’s so very pretty! My husband fingered it gently and said, “Now this is really nice.” The children, too, all took a turn at grasping its beautiful, heavy beads.
Until I tracked it down and said, “Mine.”
Because I needed it.
I clung to it all evening,
in a spirit of prayer that at times cannot even be spoken;
through the sorrow that still lingers,
and in the love–yes, the love!–being born anew each moment.
I don’t know the whys of this miscarriage.
But I am seeing each day the wonders.
Hugs from afar for you, dear Alice! I love you very much.
And dear reader of this blog, I love you, too.
Why?
Not because I’m sappy (although I can be). Rather, it is because according to the mysterious, mystical design of all things, that’s how God wants it.
And also because you’re cute.
And funny.
And kind.
And hopefully love me right back!
Do have a blessed day, my friend. And pray that I do also! 🙂
PS. On one final, heartfelt, grateful note, I need to say a special I love you to my dear friend-of-the-heart, Diane. Your beautiful post touched my heart more than you could know. Except, you’re pretty darn intuitive! So I take that back. You do know.
What a beauiful rosary. Thank you for the link to Diane, her post really hit home for me. You are such an inspiration for me, Margaret, and all who read your blog. You give so much even through your sorrow. Christ shows in all you do. I have a few friends who do not leave comments, but do check your site now and they are praying for you, as we still are.
Margaret I came across your posts through Elizabeth’s site last week. I have been praying for you, your husband and your family. You don’t know me, and I only know you through your posts these past few days. But I have cried for you and I mourn with you. And your posts have also brought peace to my soul…the trust and love you have for our Father is tangible. My prayers continue to be with you.
Jen, it’s nice to meet you! Thank you for your kind words and your prayers.
Jamie, you are so sweet. I don’t feel very inspirational today, however; I feel fat and crampy! 🙂 I think this little one is preparing to be delivered, which will be good for me. I need the closure.
Please thank your friends for their prayers!!
Oh Margaret, I am thinking of you and praying for you today.
Margaret,
Such a beautiful post. You forgot to mention to bring the tissues. Thank you for this and for letting us know of Dian’s beautiful post.
I just read your post, Margaret, and I am so, so sorry for your loss. I haven’t been here in awhile and wish I had stopped by sooner to be here for you. My heart aches with you, I am here crying with you, and my arms would love to give you a huge hug of consilation and love if I could.
You and your family are in our prayers.
Thank you, dear friend. I didn’t mean for you to do this, you know. I really did write it just for you. My post may touch some hearts today, but only because my famous friends are sending all of their readers my way. I am really overwhelmed by the response.
And what a gorgeous rosary from our dear, sweet Alice! Now, that will be a treasured keepsake forever. You deserve to be so loved.
Margaret, I’m glad you like your rosary. I’m still praying for you.
Margaret, you are in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
What a beautiful rosary and token of love. Lifting you in prayer this afternoon.
Margaret, I love you, and it makes me so happy to know how much you love that gorgeous Rosary. Thank you for your kindness–you are a beautiful friend.
Diane, I’ve told you before, but I’ll say it again, your post was one of the most perfect, sublime testimonies of faith and motherhood that I have ever read.