Monday, March 10, 2008

My dearest God,

My daughter turned 39 yesterday. I bought her a special gift she had been wanting. I watched her face as she opened the gift. She was so excited. I've waited 13 years to be with her on her birthday. It's a new day.

I sat with my 15 year old granddaughter turning the pages of six photo albums I had brought with me. I wanted her to see her mother as a baby, toddler, and young girl. "Missing pieces of history", I told her.

When I got ready to leave the party, my four year old granddaughter climbed up on my lap with her arms wide open. She nuzzled my cheek as I gave her a big squeeze.

My family together. Finally. I am still amazed by it all. I am so thrilled, so pleased, so blessed.

This is your work. I could not have brought a family together. I tried but failed. This is your work.

Your work,
your handiwork,
O Lord.
You have mended us,
repaired the torn places;
you have restored us,
making us new.
How can I possibly
show you my gratitude?
How can I exhibit
my heart's greatest joy?
I love you,
Lord,
I give thanks
for your generosity.

Loving you always, Andrea