The first time I experienced a miracle was the day I heard my baby's heartbeat for the first time. I was pregnant with my first child. We hadn't been trying for long and although I knew the test results from the doctor were completely reliable, it wasn't until I heard the heartbeat during my first ultrasound that I truly and deeply felt that the miracle of life had visited me. It wasn't until then that I truly felt like I had experienced a miracle.
In Debbie Macomber's A Mrs. Miracle Christmas I was reminded about how often life can get in the way of you noticing the miracles around you. Although I've read a few of Macomber's books and often find them a bit too light and fluffy, there is something about them that I can't help but enjoy. They are simple stories about kind individuals full of love. This gives me a certain level of comfort. It's kind of like when you watch one of those feel good Hallmark Moments Movies. They're a bit cheesy but so cute, full of joy, hope and love that you just can't help yourself but smile when you watch one.
This book is just like that. In spite of the main characters' difficulties with an aging grandmother and an inability to conceive, Laurel and Zach are finally able (with the help of a few angels) to feel the grace of God and experience the little miracles that life has to offer.
Now I don't know if you believe in angels, or miracles, or even God, but here's what I know. When we pause the craziness of life, when we turn the volume down on our thoughts, on our ipods, or on our TVs, when we slow down and stop in the here and now, we stand a chance to feel, hear and see the glory and awesomeness that surrounds us.
Now, given the current need for social distancing thanks to COVID-19, I'm sure you'll be able to find an opportunity to try this little miraculous exercise.
The next time you are standing outside during a cloudless night sky, just look up into to the vast darkness for a few moments. As your body slows down and your eyes begin to adjust, you'll begin to notice the stars sparkling in they sky. With each passing moment more and more stars will become visible as your eyes adjust to the darkness. Then suddenly, you'll be staring into the cosmos and you'll begin to understand just how amazing the universe is.
As you keep staring into the dark cloudless sky you'll inevitably begin to see more and more light. The stars will begin to show themselves to you.
Now that's a miracle.
Even when it comes to the onslaught of daily news regarding the pandemic, there are glimmers of goodness out there. Of caremongers looking to help others during these difficult times. Just check out this article if you've not heard of this movement before: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/03/24/canada-an-inspiring-movement-emerges-response-coronavirus/
My dear readers, when you take a moment to stare into the darkness, whether it is in the sky or perhaps the darkness of some aspect of your past or present, only to see great light, then you know that there is something special happening. That there is some type of greater force out there.
Take the time today as the world slows down to stop this virus to look deep into the dark. It's only in the darkness that we can see the light. And you have light within that can illuminate this world.
Do that, and you too can experience a little miracle.
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