Just a quick note to report that the blessing party was wonderful. Such a small word to describe the gathering of many women surrounding a teen girl and showering her with encouragement :: with numerous words of praise and of wisdom as she embarks on a new phase of life. Each woman brought their words typed out on card stock {to be placed in a memory book} and also a small gift to symbolize their verbal gift to Jackie. A few highlights:a silver chain bracelet :: to remind her that her words are like choice silver & to use them wisely
a bilingual Bible :: Jackie studied up to French 4 and Spanish 5; encouragement to use these new 'tongues' to share His word
a striking votive candle holder :: to remind her to shine
a special dance performance to the song Stand by Donnie McClurkin :: a reminder that life will bring its valleys and the appropriate response when they come
Precious. And nothing less than this.
We as a family are tremendously honored to have such pillars of faith and community in our lives. Gratitude swells in our hearts.
