5.04.2011

Under Control

Celia's hair, wavy and wild, is (relatively) under control, thanks to a gift from Maya's Curls Hair Bows and Accessories, one of several vendors who participated in the local sale last weekend to benefit BDSRA.
We realize, and are reminded daily - every time we think about Celie’s diagnosis, actually - that we have very little control in life.  And yet we’re still trying to accept that.  We spent years operating under the pretense that control is a commodity we could collect, a blanket we could stretch until it safely covered our entire lives.  It takes time to unlearn that kind of thinking.  Each unpredictable event is a chance for us to lament our lack of control.   Or, an opportunity to find strength in surrender.
JEB

8 comments:

Adam and Vicky said...

How VERY pretty!

Christy said...

How adorable! I love handmade items like these.

Carole said...

I love this post. I couldn't agree more about surrendering. In fact I promised myself that I would make 2011 all about surrender. I think that is the only way to find peace. Beautiful hair pieces Celia! She is gorgeous. xoxoxoxoxo

Susan said...

To feel that our lives are not in our control is frustrating at best, but to feel love beyond control for our children is a gift.

Anonymous said...

That is a beautiful girl you have there. I am still learning how to surrender to the fact that I have no control. Thanks for the reminder to try.

Debi said...

Beautiful girl and bows!
Surrender to the unknown, that is a hard thing. To realize things are beyond our control is hard. God sees and knows and loves you and you can rest in His love.

Poppy John said...

Grandma Sandy has taught me how to surrender...she controls everything in my life...I carry a white flag at all times.
Celia...is...beautiful.

L2A4

Summer said...

"We spent years operating under the pretense that control is a commodity we could collect, a blanket we could stretch until it safely covered our entire lives." Such an powerful, insightful statement. Thank you for sharing your beautiful family with us. Thought and prayers from a fellow Buckeye.