The Circle of Life/Brooklyn Kay

 

     The circle of life. After celebrating and sorrowing over the earthly death of our good friend, Tom, we are filled with joy at the celebration of a new life!  Our sweet granddaughter, Brooklyn Kay, arrived this week. Have you noticed how often our earthly goodbyes are often followed by an earthly hello?

     The blessing of grandchildren is a rare and inexpressible joy. Brooklyn is perfect. We savored her ten little toes, her ten tiny fingers, her button nose, her sweet mouth, her head of dark hair and the softness of her skin. Snuggling new babies is one of life’s greatest gifts and I, for one, cannot get enough.  As we stared at our new beauty, these words came to mind.

For you created my inmost being. You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. I know that full well. Psalm 139:13-14

     Brooklyn, dear and beloved child of God, may you always feel His presence, His strength, His power and His guidance throughout your life. And may you always feel the warmth and deep love of all of us who surround you. You have the best parents, along with the best siblings, and a whole host of close family and friends who will always be there for you. You are dearly loved and chosen for just these moments.

For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that He has chosen you. 1 Thessalonians 1:4

Father,

There are no words to thank You for the gift of our children’s children. Thank You for choosing Brooklyn to be born at this time and in this family. We praise You. She is fearfully and wonderfully made.

In Jesus name,

Amen