Soon after Ellie was born, I got a card in the mail from a dear friend of mine. The front of the card had a picture of a mom holding her baby and the words, “Hold tenderly that which you cherish”. Perhaps it had something to do with my unstable hormonal state, but I remember standing in my kitchen, holding that card with tears streaming down my face. As a mom, my biggest concern is for my babies. I want to hold on tight and control every move they make.
But I know I can’t.
Instead, I’m working hard at loosening my grip. Those whom I cherish most must be held tenderly. Because really, they aren’t mine. Before they were ever born, we gave them back to Jesus, the giver of life. They don’t belong to me. Never have, never will.
Remember a few weeks ago when I won a giveaway for a Lisa Leonard gift certificate? I chose a bracelet and it came in the mail this week.
It’s beautiful, I love it, it’s me. I was able to personalize it, which I love.
Here’s the front:
And the back:
Beautiful, Vicki. I love it.
It is beautiful!!! What a treasure!