Happy 0-th Birthday, Vita!

Well,  ain't that a shock.   I definitely didn't expect it, but  today, at  13.40. PM, I received  happy news that my  cousin had  birthed a  healthy baby  girl.    I wish both  the kiddo and the newly-minted mommy all the best, especially when Vita decided  to  come  very,  early in the morning -  5.00. AM -  methinks we have a future hellion on our hands, despite the fact Vita looks  as innocent as any newborn baby.  

Still can't imagine  that the same cuz I ran around with and do any kinds of   artsy projects has now her very own  lil' baby to take care of -  those days  seem to  be so far and yet as if they  happened yesterday.   /Scratches head/. Methinks I am feelin' a mite bit old  right now, but meh.   Growing old, is mandatory.  Growing  up is not, so... /evil grin/.    That still doesn't mean I will toddle around in  baby clothes,   even if it's Halloween or something  similar.  /Amused snort/.

 

Well,  it isn't particularly  traditional,  but  there are some blessings for  the  new  member of out family.   It's Wiccan in origin, but   I liked it /sniffles haughtily/, so there!

“Blessed be your breath.
May your breathing be deep and relaxed.
May you breathe in power with every breath you take.
Blessed Be each breath you take.
Blessed be the fire inside you.

May your will be unbroken.
And may it be as strong as fire, and as supple.
May your will be as strong as water, and as supple.
May your passions burn truly and free.
Blessed be your fire, may it burn strong.

Blessed be the waters of your life.
May your blood be strong.
May the flow from your loin be joyful and fertile.
Blessed be all your life-waters.

Blessed be the earth of your body.
May your muscles be strong and fearless.
May your heart beat with love, soul, vigor and courage.
Blessed be your body which is the body of a God.

Blessed be your spirit.
May you always have health in spirit.
May you be whole.
Blessed be your spirit.

May you always have community.

May you be prosperous in all ways.

May you love and be loved.

May your voice –
both your complaints and your special offerings to the world –
be truly heard.

May you always be surrounded by the warmth of family & community.
May you know the innate goodness of your being.

Blessed Be.”

Welcome to our hearth and hearts,  Vita.  May you have  happy life,  full of love and laughter, may your steps safely   lead you to  your heart's desire and may the tears of pain or fear you  will experience in this life give you strength and  wisdom and help you see  the world in all of it's splendor and majesty.

Signing off,

Eirenei