Grace in Uncertainty

 Blog 486:

At a celebratory gathering for a young mother-to-be
Guests arrive in trickle first
In a short while … in throngs
Pleasantries are shared
Followed by competitive, rambunctious chatter

Soon the unintelligible melody of voices merges
Until one distinct question asked silences the crowd:
“How long do you have before the baby comes?” one asks.

The soon-to-be-mother responds,

“In less than two weeks!”

“Are you excited?” asks another.

“I’m joyful for the baby, yes.”
She quips with a faint smile.
It will have a chance to live its life;
I can’t feel overflowing joy, though.
His eyes will be blind.
I grieve at her misfortune
And the burden she and I face ahead!”

Chatter dissipates …
But soon, the crowd of friends gathered thoughts
They strike plans ahead, and then declare:
“We shall walk with you and be by your side!”
“Let us find a teacher … a school for the blind child!”
“Be happy for the gift of life you carry!”