and I am so thankful for it!!! I'm starting this blog as a little remembrance, something to read through and be reminded of how good God is and has been in our life. As something to be encouraged by when the big waves hit and one cannot see the beautiful rainbow behind the clouds anymore. Maybe also as a little reminder to myself to focus on the good in my life and not the sad and difficult. When there are hardships to go through, I want to always remind myself of the fact that I am held and carried through by the Creator of all things and the Lover of my soul.
I was reminded of it a few minutes ago, while I sat here rocking my 16-month old toddler baby girl. I think she had a stomach ache and wept bitterly. But as I held her and gently rocked her, she calmed down completely and was so peaceful. She knew she was safe and that Mommy would do anything in her power to take the pain away. And I so very much simply enjoyed holding her, feeling her breath and warmth close to me. It was one of those moments in time, where you'd like to freeze everything, because you never want to forget the feeling... And this is only me, mere mortal being with such limited and unpure feelings... I wonder what God must feel like when we allow Him to comfort us, when we bring Him our hardships and sorrows to soothe the pain. How delighted He must be to hold and rock us, for Him who loves us so completely, so purely and without measure!
Another thing reminding me of God's goodness today was simply walking through the premises and taking pictures of flowers in bloom, of insects and ripening fruit. What beauty we are surrounded by! And there is so much more beauty in the detail than we even notice most of the time. I guess that's why I enjoy macro photography. It gives a glimpse of that hidden beauty.
It was a good day and I will rejoice in it!
Blessings,
Birgit
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