Waiting...
I know, I know!
This poor little blog was dropped like a hot potato back in December without warning or precedence.
No book review. No give-away. No random posts.
Silence. And in the deepest sense of the word.
I felt bad about the silence, but helpless to do anything about it.
We all have our limits, and I had met mine.
I would like to pass off the silence as the result of a very busy holiday season (plus a bit of extra time to regain my footing!), but the fact remains that I didn't sign a single Christmas card or bake a single cookie. Elasa's birthday was celebrated, but just barely, and Parker is still waiting on his party.
And yet- and yet...
In the midst of silence, something supremely special was taking root, and even as my body rebelled against this invasion, my heart sang and began to dream...
Just as I am waiting for the return of my strength and a settled stomach, waiting for the slow & miraculous growth of this little one, waiting for the long winter to give way to the bloom of spring, so I am waiting for the creative itch to hit my fingers and tell me it's time to get back to the key board.
If a baby can develop and grow in the mysterious silence of the womb, I trust that words will one day begin to take shape out of darkness.
Maybe today is a start?
I don't know.
There's so much I don't know...
Am I carrying a boy or girl (your guess is as good as mine!)
Will this be our fourth redhead?
How close to it's July 17th due-date will this baby arrive?
Will my house ever be organized and clean again after this extended period of neglect?
When will I feel like writing again?
Apparently I have invented a new game called, "Wait-and-see!"
In other words, I am a lady-in-waiting in the truest sense of the word!!!
This poor little blog was dropped like a hot potato back in December without warning or precedence.
No book review. No give-away. No random posts.
Silence. And in the deepest sense of the word.
I felt bad about the silence, but helpless to do anything about it.
We all have our limits, and I had met mine.
I would like to pass off the silence as the result of a very busy holiday season (plus a bit of extra time to regain my footing!), but the fact remains that I didn't sign a single Christmas card or bake a single cookie. Elasa's birthday was celebrated, but just barely, and Parker is still waiting on his party.
And yet- and yet...
In the midst of silence, something supremely special was taking root, and even as my body rebelled against this invasion, my heart sang and began to dream...
Just as I am waiting for the return of my strength and a settled stomach, waiting for the slow & miraculous growth of this little one, waiting for the long winter to give way to the bloom of spring, so I am waiting for the creative itch to hit my fingers and tell me it's time to get back to the key board.
If a baby can develop and grow in the mysterious silence of the womb, I trust that words will one day begin to take shape out of darkness.
Maybe today is a start?
I don't know.
There's so much I don't know...
Am I carrying a boy or girl (your guess is as good as mine!)
Will this be our fourth redhead?
How close to it's July 17th due-date will this baby arrive?
Will my house ever be organized and clean again after this extended period of neglect?
When will I feel like writing again?
Apparently I have invented a new game called, "Wait-and-see!"
In other words, I am a lady-in-waiting in the truest sense of the word!!!
It's so good to see you posting again - almost as good as it was to see you on Sunday! And I hope that this new post does mean that things are on the upswing - that you will feel better, gain energy, and be able to enjoy these next months to their fullest. I'm glad you're taking care of yourself and this eagerly awaited newest (red haired?) person, even if that means that you're not posting as regularly. Happy waiting!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I noticed your silence - but figured it was recuperating from the holidays. Sorry you haven't felt well.
ReplyDeleteAs one who is snuggling with a newborn right now, I can say that all the misery of pregnancy is totally worthwhile.
Blessings,
Gina
So glad that you're back!! Missed your posts. I'm eagerly waiting to meet my new niece/nephew in July!! Congratuations!!
ReplyDeleteWhat did you do, or me, for that matter!!! It let me post on the first try!! Miracle of miracles!!! I must not be a robot after all!!
ReplyDeleteI did not realize July 17th was your due date - that was Olivia's due date as well! Hopefully your little one will be more co-operative than she was, although sharing a birthday with a cousin would be fun, especially only a year apart!
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