Twirl

I have said before that there are certain people who can 

bless us in a way that no one else can.  Andrew,

as my husband can bless me in a way no one

else can because of the nature of our relationship.

If I miss that blessing for him, it is missed.

it can be a weight or an opportunity and blessing!

I remember a counselor telling me she had a vision

that I could twirl without worry that those influential

voices in my life would not tell me that my slip was showing...

and thus stop the twirling.

My girls.  I want them to twirl and I get to just

enjoy them and allow them to see my face brightened

because of them.  

Sometimes playing the role of teacher I can get

more in my critique voice.  I think I have that voice

also inside my head.

This is an area I want to be aware of and bless

my circle in a way that no one else will have 

that unique voice of blessing.

They will helpfully have many blessings heaped

upon their heads in their lifetime but I want mine

to be right in there.  And I don't want them to grow

up remembering that they were applauded and 

encouraged but there was also a critique that

accompanied my voice in those places.

Gigi's doll Snow White.

I wonder how many times little Virginia

squeezed that doll's head or she brought comfort

to my mom.  I love that we have her.