::gratitude::

feeling so much gratitude 

layered with an energy that is hard to explain.

have you ever felt momentum stirring in your life?

tune into it when you are truly focused on your intentions.

it is a swirl that uplifts you.

Z got the job! 

the one we were praying and hoping for.

one that allows him to re-enter his pursuit of creating with his hands, heart and mind.

he is a carpenter

an artist

now he will be doing carpentry

and this will propel him into a place where soon

he will be making his own creations.

we are so grateful.

this new job pays more and supports Z's spirit 

as well as our vision for the future.

change is occurring.

the past several months have been a quiet and still time.

a time for baby to grow

for my body to adapt to all the changes

for us to settle in together as a family

and set our intentions and goals for the future.

now it is time for more movement...

more application.

 as the energy is shifting i am re-arranging the home to fit where we are. 

more indoor plants

shear drapes

 more natural elements brought in

more words and images surrounding us

music from india, africa, and folk playing

candles and incense

baking and experimenting with dishes 

and we will be spending more and more time outdoors 

we crave this 

i crave this

(camping with friends, potlucks and bbq's)

and of course preparing for this new life to enter our lives.

days are passing quickly and love is swelling from our hearts.

i feel a peace inside

i am quiet

contemplative

walking in the woods and touching the earth is a must

reading and daydreaming about gardening, making soaps, yogurt,

breads, art projects, pottery

connect me to my spirit

i am singing more and learning guitar...

nali sings constantly and it inspires me.

i am in an inspired state of being

 

 (this image has for some reason makes me happy. Z says she looks like me...

i just connect to it...the red feather in the hair, the flowing top, the warrior "tattoos"

gonna start wearing feathers in my hair. through this pregnancy i felt my warrior spirit emerge.

i listen to the music of my people, the Iroquois Mohawks and my daughters name

will represent this. As soon as i am able i will be adding to my warrior tattoos!

Z is getting a buffalo in honor of our daughter and my heritage.)