See you on the flip side.
Once upon a time, in the beginning,
a labor of love was undertaken.
It started with a sign, to show that something was about to happen. Light came forth from the deep darkness, bright, clear and unmistakable.
And it was very good.
At the second time, the waters were broken. At first, they gushed, then they dried to a trickle, and a space was created. It was exactly the right size. By now, the creation was well underway.
And it was very good.
At the third time, a cradle was made ready. It was comfortable and beautiful and waiting. And food was prepared, issuing sweetly and warmly and in precisely the right measure from the being of the laborer.
And it was very good.
At the fourth time, rhythm was established. Ebbing and flowing, contracting and expanding, pain and joy, sun and moon, beginning and ending. The labor of love progressed.
And it was very good.
At the fifth time, there was a ceaseless activity. Fluttering like the wings of the dove, humming like the murmur of the dragonfly, swimming like the darting golden fish, wriggling like the lithe serpent, leaping like the flashing deer, surging like the mighty lion.
And it was very good.
At the sixth time, there was a momentary, endless hesitation. Then a child was born. And the child looked just like the one who had given her life. The child too was born with the power to create and to make decisions, and to love.
The laborer looked at all that had been accomplished, and rejoiced, for it was very good.
At the seventh time, the labor was finished. The task was complete. And the laborer rested, for she was very, very tired.
–from the Iona Community
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Blessings on your labor, rm.
Now there’s a belated Christmas gift if ever there was one. ‘Turns out it was JC - but only by a nose.
Godspeed. Giddyup. Good luck!
Praying for you
You’re in my prayers. What a lovely belated Christmas gift! Labor smoothly, and have an easy delivery. We look forward to hearing all is well and the Revbaby is in your arms.
Labour smoothly and safely reverendmother…Love and blessings x
Candle is lit!
Love and all blessings to you both, all. Your family of four.
What a wonderful way to wake up this morning! Prayers sent forth. There will be constant checking back here this morning. I am so excited!!
You’ll have to get details from RM but I can report that R called about 3:30 AM to say the reverendbaby had arrived…10 fingers, 10 toes, all is perfect!
What a way to make all our days!!!
Welcome little one! Blessings on all…RM, R, C, RB, Mamala and the whole family.
And only a little more than two hours after your post!…I hope that means it was fast and relatively easy.
Rest and rejoice!
Blessings to the whole blessed family!
Wonderful news! Hugs to all of you!
Blessings on you little one - welcome
and huge hugs to (((Rev Mother))) too -
Lord we thank You for everything. Espcially that we can be part of this circle of blogging friends holding out hands in friendship and in prayer.
Blogging from the LDR???
What a woman!
Congratulations on the speedy delivery!
and Blessings on mother and child.
Welcome, reverendbaby! Reverendmother, rest well and have a wonderful first day with her.
Hurrah for the reverendfamily! Happy birthday little one!
A new person to love.
Blessings upon the ReverendFamily.
Prayers to you and yours.
Cool!
Not belated at all– there are still 9 days of Christmas left.
Welcome welcome, sweet baby!
WooHoo! Welcome to the world, RB!
sigh. deeply satisfying sigh. thank you, God, for rm, r,c, and especially rb. amen
A Christmas to remember! God bless you and your family in these precious days as you all get to know one another.
Welcome, little one. Prayers for you, mom, and your family.
Congrats and blessings on you!
YEA! YEA! YEA! Welcome to this crazy and lovely and broken and being reconciled world, little one! Whew. Let the newborn days of haze begin again… We love y’all from down here in Texas land!
Welcome to a new adventure. May it be everything you hope, dream and desire… and then some!! HUGS!
And a great rejoicing was heard through out the world!
GBLBL LGBODAGL BLGAGL AAAAAAAA!
Congratulations on the new baby! Guess you got what you wanted from the After Christmas Shopping!
Yayyyyyyy!!!!! Blessings on you all. Rest well, RM. Welcome to the world, RB. Welcome to being a big sister, C. R, do your shoulders feel broader?
Hallelujah! Can’t wait to hear more soon. Love to you and babe.
Yes!
Blessings!
peace,
What good tidings to the Reverend Household, and many others I’m sure. Be blessed, be in peace, get rest (ha!). Prayers gone up now.
wooohoo!!!
hope it goes smoothly and quickly.
Thrilled to read this…jubillant hugs and welcome blessings on reverendbaby and every single one of her fingers and toes. So happy she is safely here.
Praise God!
Happy Birthday, Reverend Baby!!!!
Blessings on the new reverendbaby, and on Reverendmother and the family! Looking forward to hearing all about it. Hope all is well.
Yay and congratulations! Blessings and prayers for the whole family!
Joy in the morning!
Hallelujah and blessings to all - from across the sea. I feel so far and yet so close.
Oh goodness!! CONGRATULATIONS!! This is VERY exciting.
I am beaming!!
–girl
What a great Christmas gift! Blessings to you Reverendmother, Reverendbaby and all your family!
Welcome and blessings to you little one. And to your whole family. How wonderful!!
Finally! What wonderful news!
Blessings, and much, much rest.
Welcome to the world Reverendbaby! Blessings to you and your family!
Wow, I was out of town and missed the big news. Congratulations and happy new year to the whole family.