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.
what an absolutely fabulous idea and how special it must have been for Jackie!
I love this idea, a Blessing party. Sounds like it truly was a blessing.