Brand Non-Spanking New

The package we've been waiting for for nine months arrived yesterday at 10:13 a.m. - all working parts in order and fully functioning.  There was no instruction manual, but a slew of trainers accompanied the delivery and made themselves available at the push of a button.  Often times these packages arrive by canal, but ours was delivered by hand.  It wasn't wrapped in the most fashionable paper, but was securely covered in a protective coating.  After a gentle washing away of film and packing materials we could see more clearly the precious product we had received.  Everyone wanted to hold it and inspect it, astounded at the amalgamation of its miniature parts

So get yourself a cup of coffee, or a glass of water, get comfortable and enjoy the following presentation.

Off we go to the pick up station, package not yet delivered

It takes a van to haul the package home...tiny package...lots of accessories

Getting on the proper attire for pick up and delivery

A few last minute instructions from the delivery room attendent

Last time to rest before the package arrives

And here it is, glowing like the sun

Just one last string to clip and...

there she is - brand non-spanking new!

Dad takes another look and all seems to be working perfectly

Shipping Label

Finally mom gets her hands on her

Identity of contents must be documented and filed

before officially handing over the package to dad

and yaya,

and where she has wanted to be from the moment she was delivered... with her mom.

The receivers of this gift are enjoying a few moments before the package is whisked off for a final prepping

The prep attendant has been working in this department for over 40 years

She is an expert at delivering a polished product...

...that everyone wants to hold...

...and count the toes,

and rock,

and kiss,

and sing a lullaby

Well... not everybody.

 That's pretty much how it was only a whole lot busier.... people coming and going, children sharing excited stories, waiting rooms packed with other families eager to see what God was bringing.  It was a delightfully filled day.  You would think that after receiving three of my own wonder packages and observing eight other packages arrive that I would be used to it by now.  But not so.  I am still blown away, swept up and taken to a different plane when I am in the presence of new life emerging.  It's a mystery, a miracle and a gift beyond measure.

Incubation in here

Miracle out here

How many miracles is one allowed to witness in their life?  I guess I'll never know for sure, because mine just keep coming.  So I will take what is given, give thanks and introduce you to our miracle number 10, Lttle Miss Boo.

Have a Wonderful Day!  Treat each other well.  After all, we all started out as a miracle... maybe we still are?