Friday, December 16, 2011

{ this moment }

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this week my sisters in SouLodge participated in a 'giveaway,' passing on something special to the woman next in the circle. I was so excited to slap on my stamp and send off my soul medicine for another sister, that I completely forgot that something was coming to me as well! And oh goodness, it is beautiful. The sweet and beautiful Lea, from the group, sent me gorgeous prayer ties: 
one for me, for the hubby, and for our baby we'd like to meet some day soon. 
The letter she tucked inside the package shared similar experiences, 
and was filled with love and encouragement. 
In other words, I bawled my head off. 
Sincerely. Big, ugly sobs with the snot and mascara down to my chin. 
She had tucked in a few other gifts that were so spot on for what I needed- 
I'm keeping them as my own private soul medicine- and they are doing their work!
I can't stress how loved I feel by her thoughtfulness, and her willingness to share with me her own story.  
thank you soulodge sister. I sincerely and completely love you, and I'm so grateful for your gifts. 
this moment will be with me for a long time.

(and if you haven't heard of prayer ties, look into it! It is a beautiful tradition- wrapping individual prayers to hang. 
And as I have discovered this week, it's a beautiful gift!)

In other news, I'm so glad to hear the positive feedback about my news the other day! 
I was nervous announcing the e-course, with the nature of the subject, 
but you ladies helped give me the reinforcement I needed! 
Thank. You. Much!



17 comments:

  1. Gorgeous tradition, and a nice big sob you didn't realise you had tucked away is always better out. Snot'n all.

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  2. what a beautiful gift!! and it sounds amazing all that you are learning and receiving from soul lodge-it really is making me want to join :).
    have a beautiful weekend Laura

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  3. What a beautifully thoughtful gift that is, Laura! I'm glad you got it - you deserve it! ♥

    My moment: This Moment

    My Dog's Moment: Pablo's Moment

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  4. How beautiful!! What a great gift! Here is our moment.

    http://barknknit.blogspot.com/2011/12/this-moment-us-citizen.html

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  5. Lovely thought...and I love your picture too..

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  6. How sweet! Isn't amazing how we can touch each other by simple gestures and words?

    Here's our moment:
    http://melbatoast68.blogspot.com/2011/12/this-moment_16.html

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  7. What a lovely gift - so many wonderful layers to it. Hugs xxx

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  8. What a beautiful capture of Christmas spirit!

    http://allergiesandceliac.blogspot.com/2011/12/this-moment_16.html#more

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  9. oh that's a beautiful and thoughtful gift!

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  10. aren't surprises the best! Especially when they touch the heart.

    http://journeyaroundtheson.blogspot.com/2011/12/this-moment_16.html

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  11. I almost teared up reading it.

    http://www.crazyladyx5.com/2011/12/16/1003/

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  12. Wow, what a loving gift and how beautifully you describe your gratitude for it. Thank you for sharing this very touching post.
    -Jaime

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  13. What a touching story and beautiful gift. Thank you for sharing this today and thank you for visiting my moment as well.

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  14. What a wonderful idea. Isn't it always the simplest things that have the greatest impact.

    Thanks for stopping by today!

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  15. The prayer ties sound wonderful and magical and ever-so beautiful. The Universe is looking after you.

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  16. That is such a lovely present to receive, love the packaging!!

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