Sunday, February 17, 2008

Beloved or A Word About Weaving What Matters


Beloved, you are my sister, you are my daughter, you are my face; you are me. -Toni Morrison

Looking into the faces of these beautiful, extraordinary souls, I am awed by their uniqueness and originality. Each one is like a precious tapestry, woven together by the golden threads of a love story that began years before their conception. Each so perfect , yet so varied in their perfection. Each one a single work of art containing intermingled fibers creating a lineage. A lineage which has gone before and, God willing, will continue forward into a seamless cloth blended together by the women and men who came before them. These are my girls. These are my forever angels.

I often write about my four angel daughters who are the reason for so much of my joy, but there is more. I am also fortunate enough to have two more angels who are ages five and nine. They are my nieces, my younger brother's daughters. My brother and his wife live fairly close to us, so we are able to see these adorable, little redheads on a regular basis. I adore them. I find them fascinating. I am not quite sure how my annoying little brother was able to pull off having such wonderful little girls, but who am I to ask such questions? Anyhow, these two little angels own a piece of my heart. I look at the six angel faces in this photo and I can only imagine the women that these girls will become. I have already had a glimpse of the future in my older angels, and it is heartwarming to see the love and connection and support which they share. Yes, they have each other, a small army of six, but as their worlds expand and enlarge, I can see the admiration and love that they have for their friends and other individuals who come into their worlds. Each one, building on to the tapestry which women create with one another.

As compassionate women, we seem to have a very keen awareness as to the connection that we share with one another. There is a sisterhood amongst women which can be undeniable. A thread that binds us together. A cloth woven together with many textures and colors which when handled properly, can feel like love itself.

I must take a moment to thank you for all of the kind comments, emails and notes which you have left for me during the past several days. I feel like I have been carried through so much of the physical pain, on the wings of women whom I have never even had the pleasure of meeting personally. Each kindness, adds to the strength of the thread which binds us together, increasing the richness of the fabric as our lives mingle and merge. Thank you.

May this beautiful day remind you of the golden thread which runs through the lives of people who take the time to care about each other. May reflecting on the strength and spirit of women who have come before and who will come after, and knowing that you are a part of that strength, add to the fortitude and stability of your life.

8 comments:

Laura ~Peach~ said...

what a bevy of beauties and even better to know and realise they are close to each other. what a wonderful treasure!
hope you are feeling so much better you have been in our prayers daily and thoughs quite often.
Hugs Laura

Alison said...

What a wonderful post Deb. Like you, I value and treasure the women in my life...they make me complete and whole as a woman myself. Your angel girls are beautiful...they are a direct reflection of their beautiful mother and aunt....beautiful on the outside and the inside. You have a wonderful soul Deb, and it shows through your words.
So glad you are feeling better.
Much love,
alison

Ness said...

Your six angels are adorable. They are our future. You have such a way with words...I truly loved this post.

Keep on keepin' on. Hugs, NEss

tj said...

...Debbie, this post is beautiful. As are you and the six girls in the photo too... You my dear have been a source of strength for me since I first met you. Your writing is priceless and so is your friendship to each of us... ;o)

...I'm so glad to see you post and I think of you and pray for you daily and I hope that you are doing well and managing to enjoy these days painfree.

...Thank you for this - it's just simply beautiful!

...God's blessings to you... :o)

Irene Latham said...

Hi Deb - How wonderful to have so many women in your life, and at all stages of growth and development. And here I am surrounded by all these BOYS! :) Ah, well. The tapestry has a bit of a different texture, but it is woven just the same. This is a beautiful post from a beautiful person. Thank you! xxoo

Anonymous said...

Your posts are always so beautiful and uplifting!

Dottie said...

Deb,
your last post is wonderful-inspiritional-you have such a way with words-what a talent you have. You helped me so much even when your going through such a difficult time. Daily prayers for you and your family in the difficult days ahead.
Luv,
Dot

Amber said...

Every time you post...EVERY TIME, I think "yeah, she's right!" Its like you have an ability to express everything that is in my heart but I can never seem to find the words. Thank you Debra. I'm glad you are feeling better. I checked in to say I was thinking of you, and what joy to see that you have posted something! You will continue to be in my prayers and my thoughts, friend.

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