Grace, Spirit, Happiness and Destiny

These four words are the meanings attached to the last four Chinese pictograms I've selected at the conclusion of my acupuncture appointments. Choosing the rubber stamp image is a ritual that my practitioner uses with all of her patients no matter what their age. I admit wholeheartedly that I LOVE this practice. Maybe it reminds me of my own love of stickers which I dole out at the conclusion of my play therapy sessions with all of my child clients. Maybe it reminds me of my teaching days (1984-1988) when I lovingly offered stickers to all the children who wanted them on their papers, hands, lunch boxes, whatever. Anyhow, I feel tickled pink that Grace, Spirit, Happiness and Destiny are the images that I was drawn to. There's a story unfolding in those words. Allow me to elaborate: Although not all of you may have been following this blog (now in it's 14th month of existence), I have been walking my own path recently with greater awe, love, wonder, and patience. I wrote a blog entry in June of last year entitled "Ready or Not, Here We Come!" about my husband's and my efforts to conceive. I spoke of embracing whatever is was that he and I would reap from working together so closely and so (pro)creatively. Well, blessed we are again! I am pleased to say that our efforts have led to another pregnancy. Yes, early, early it is and, yes, respectfully cautious I am, but nonetheless, I am asking Spirit to accept my news and I am asking for the best possible outcome - whatever that may be.

Ready Mireille or Ready McFie might just grace this earth at the end of September. Bless you dear, sweet, 39 day old baby.

I love you already.

- ARC