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God’s Whoosh

June 9, 2009 By Jean Wise

God's Whoosh, healthy spirituality.org

God’s Whoosh

WHOOSH!  Did you hear it? That loud whooshing noise last Friday, June 5th?

At the exact moment of my new granddaughter’s birth, with her first intake of air, Kyla Eve stole my heart. Love for this new child swiftly gushed into my core and changed me forever.

Other grandparents warned me. “You will love being a grandparent.”
“There is nothing like it in the whole world.”
“You will be amazed. “

I pooh-pawed them, thinking I knew better. After all I am in control. I know what to expect. What a fool I am!

Whoosh! Love exploded triggering a chain reaction. Every instinct inside me wants to protect her, love her, and see her daily.
Whoosh! God longs to protect us, love us and be with us with His exploding love.

Whoosh! My arms ache to hold her, to touch her.
Whoosh! God’s arms surround us, even as we tug to pull away.

Whoosh! I want the best for her as she grows and anticipate joyous times together.
Whoosh! God yearns for our best and showers us with joyous, often unrecognized blessings.

Thank you, Lord for this new life. I think Kyla will teach me quite a bit about Your love.

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  1. blankJean Wise says

    February 2, 2013 at 7:50 pm

    praying!!!! lots of praying!!!

  2. blankNancy Franson says

    February 2, 2013 at 7:49 pm

    At hospital Emma can’t feel baby move. Oh–pls pray!

  3. blankJean Wise says

    February 2, 2013 at 7:44 pm

    and I can’t wait to hear that you heard that whoosh! becoming a grandma or as I am called “Ammie” has been a highlight of my life. Can’t wait to hear!

  4. blankNancy Franson says

    February 2, 2013 at 4:23 pm

    Waiting for that whoosh!

  5. blankMelinda says

    June 10, 2009 at 12:24 am

    Oh, Jeanie… she is too adorable. And all that hair! ;0)

    CONGRATULATIONS!! She is going to be one very lucky little girl to have you for a grandma.

    Love this post and how you remind us of God’s all-consuming love for us.

  6. blankJohnnie says

    June 9, 2009 at 8:53 pm

    This is a keeper of a post just as Kyla is a keeper of a grandbaby! Give her a hug from me*

  7. blankJulie Gillies says

    June 9, 2009 at 4:57 pm

    Oh my goodness, Jean, she is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Get ready for many more WHOOSHES in your life, my friend! Whoosh! She’ll turn 1. Whoosh! She’ll start walking. Whoosh! She’ll call for her grandma!

  8. blankKaren says

    June 9, 2009 at 12:20 pm

    How wonderful to compare your feelings for Kyla and God’s feelings for us! To often I forget that.

    Congrats!!! Amma

  9. blankClella says

    June 9, 2009 at 12:12 pm

    I just have to say “I TOLD YOU SO.” Congratulations again on a beautiful little girl.

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