So when I found a package at my door two days ago with a gift from my friend Kat, it seemed fitting to find a nest carefully wrapped up in the packaging.
It wasn't a surprise to find the nest. I knew she had been working on it and that, in the end, I would be the grateful recipient of it. However I was surprised at how overwhelmed I was to actually hold it in my hands and then place it on, above my heart.
See, the draw for me to the life of the bird comes from the notion that it would bring freedom and peace. In the midst of this place I'm in right now (both emotionally and physically) there are moments where I long to walk outside, spread my wings, and take off.
The nest reminded me, so sweetly with it's two small eggs, that my choices to stay at home with the boys, provide them with my own version of refuge, and make an attempt to raise them, are valid. As we've investigated new directions for our family, and I've tried taking out my wings again, the nest has been a welcome reminder of the real one that exists and the decisions that brought it to be. The freedom that I've had this whole time.
Thank you Kat.
2 comments:
little bit lower and it would have been a huge picture of your boob. (sorry, but i had to say it)
I love the pin, it is beautiful. Two little eggs in the nest, you are a wonderful mom. I wished you were here too for the wedding, but all went well, and it was good to see Granni. As for me looking like Eva, you are just too kind! I just wish I had her body!!! Miss you tons! Only 9 more days until we go to Europe, YIPEE!
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