a shooting star/as real as it gets...

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

This must be captured. And so it is.

I captured and embraced a shooting star today! How often do you get to hear or share that?

It landed this morning at 8:30am in the Oshawa General Hospital. I was told there were many witnesses. And those who saw, felt and grasped the experience also noticed the world lighten and grow.

When I found out about the landing, it was both overwhelming and relieving to know there was a brand new spirit joining us on this journey called life. And since the guiders of this miracle are so close to my life, I felt a barrage of mixed feelings. What was astonishing was the gravitational pull this wild wonder had over me. I was able to bypass all my own emotions and current personal chaos as soon as I laid eyes on her. In fact, I met Zoey Anne Kathleen Paterson and her mother, Carri Carlyle, with a childlike giggle followed by relief and a reminder of how REAL life is. Seeing this star was as REAL as it gets.

The following moments were so profound, that as I write, I can vividly recall each moment I spent in the presence of those two wonderful spirits. I can remember the footsteps and each word said. It was not long before a brand new life was in my arms. Only the moment was reciprocated between us. Like a bolt of lightning combined with a past caress from my own mother. I was refreshed. Either a spell was lifted or cast; I would like to believe both.

I spoke the deepest prayers I could find within in order to give all I could at that very moment. It was a feeling of honour and delight to be there.

I was off to find the father, Sean Paterson. He was to be found at Teddy’s Eatery with his two fathers. And I can still feel the embrace we shared.

I was to return later in the evening for a follow up visit. I could not get enough of this new life.

And to think how often this occurs.

A day in the life of life.