The Awesome Insignificance of Love
The Birth
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With growing awareness,
I realize Your imminent arrival.
Too soon, my blessed one, too soon.
Your earthly father searches still.
“No room, no room!” they cry.
Where, then?
Where will you lay your tiny head?
Here, beside oxen and sheep?
My womb no longer can contain
Your infinite magnificence.
“It is time, it is time!” I cry.
“Dear husband, hurry!”
The little one waits not.
God’s Plan will unfold.
A simple stable must do.
I tremble with eagerness
and awe.
This humble place is clean but cold.
Overwhelmed, I marvel at the mystery.
My life will never be the same,
But I have no fear.
What will be will be.
This fathomless reality.
Riding on waves of wonder and joy,
A tiny cry is heard.
Joseph lifts you up so I can see.
Your awesome individuality!
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About the Author
Born and raised in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, Theresa spent the first nine years of her life on an island in Puget Sound. With no neighborhood children nearby, she depended on imaginary people to keep her company—thus her love of books.
Theresa attended the University of Washington, received a B.A. in English, and spent the next twenty-plus years teaching middle school language arts and social studies before retiring "early." Now she is happy to indulge her wild imagination and passionate love of history and share these foibles with others, including her husband, her humongous family, a rescue pup named Molly, and a myriad of friends. Theresa is the author of over twenty cozy mysteries, warm romances, and YA fiction.
Theresa has made her home in Washington, Missouri, Georgia, and North Carolina but currently resides in South Carolina. An avid traveler, she likes poking her nose into strange and mysterious places.
Visit her website: booksbytheresajgarrido.com
