I was/am contemplating blogging about my newish venture into sewing and selling handmade items. I Googled "how to start a blog" and this link was one of the suggested ones. I didn't remember that I already knew how to blog! I'm at a stage in life where I seem not to remember a lot of things.
At any rate, I have enjoyed re-reading my earlier postings and think that I will begin blogging again. I have a great love of learning and with that comes the need to share the knowledge I have gained and the ideas that I come across in my studies. For many, many years I was a homeschooling mom - the perfect forum for someone who loves to learn, teach and share. I miss that now, but I am starting a new stage of life as a grandmother and, thankfully, I am able to drag along much of my old life into this new one.
I'm pretty sure, from observing my sisters and friends, that grandmothers have a lot to learn and get to do a LOT of sharing. I am so looking forward to that. Our first grandbaby, Lily Estelle, is due August 12th. My daughter, Alicia, calls this her "rainbow baby". She explained to me that a rainbow baby is the promise and hope that comes after a miscarriage or still birth. That precious girl has had two devastating miscarriages and we are just thrilled beyond measure that our little Lily is healthy and growing and that this pregnancy is going so well.
Here is Urban Dictionary's definition of a rainbow baby:
A "rainbow baby" is a baby that is born following a miscarriage or still birth.
In the real world, a beautiful and bright rainbow follows a storm and gives hope of things getting better. The rainbow is more appreciated having just experienced the storm in comparison.
The storm (pregnancy loss) has already happened and nothing can change that experience. Storm-clouds might still be overhead as the family continue to cope with the loss, but something colourful and bright has emerged from the darkness and misery.
In the real world, a beautiful and bright rainbow follows a storm and gives hope of things getting better. The rainbow is more appreciated having just experienced the storm in comparison.
The storm (pregnancy loss) has already happened and nothing can change that experience. Storm-clouds might still be overhead as the family continue to cope with the loss, but something colourful and bright has emerged from the darkness and misery.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Rainbow%20baby
Well, the sun is coming up on a new day. Thank you, Father, for this beautiful new day, for the beginning of this beautiful new chapter in my life. As always, I dedicate this day, this life, to You.
