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
How VERY pretty!
ReplyDeleteHow adorable! I love handmade items like these.
ReplyDeleteI 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
ReplyDeleteTo 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.
ReplyDeleteThat 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.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful girl and bows!
ReplyDeleteSurrender 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.
Grandma Sandy has taught me how to surrender...she controls everything in my life...I carry a white flag at all times.
ReplyDeleteCelia...is...beautiful.
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"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.
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