During my retreat to Nashville, IN, I came across oodles of gift ideas. I couldn't really afford anything, but they were great ideas. There were fishing lures for my father-in-law, bags and wallets for Michelle, a card for Melissa (which I would have gotten had she not been with me), a bunch of stuff for my mother-in-law, etc. Of course I had to bring Aaron a souvenir so I bought him some Fair Oaks cheese at the place where we did the wine tasting (even though it can be purchased in Lafayette as well), and some rock candy and Nerds Rope.
But, being a bit of a material girl, I found even more things for me! One of the shops we were in had a collection of Willow Tree figurines. I've always really liked them, but didn't have any of my own. A friend had bought me one of the angel ones for my 18th birthday, but unfortunately she had broken. I perused the selection, hoping to find something that was significant for my life right now. They have a lot with a mommy and baby, mommy and child, daddy and child, pregnant woman, couples, etc.
And then, right at eye level, there she was. A solitary figure, holding a teal bird, entitled "Peace".
The first thing I thought of was my actual self in my inner child work. I always see her as wearing a long white dress, and often hear birds singing. I've been keeping my eyes peeled for some time for some kind of decorative element that would remind me of the happy place every time I look at it. And she is perfect.
Oh, and I think Aaron liked his cheese. :-P
Thanks for reading!
Rachel
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