Yesterday was a baby shower for my daughter-in-law and lots of right speech occurred. People are kind and gentle when engaged in such a happy event. And my daughter-in-law has the benefit not only of the party and baby gifts, but all the lovely words with which she was showered. She stayed quite a while after, and I could see her basking in the love and support. It was sweet that a cousin was there with her nine month old baby, showing just how delightful motherhood is going to be. This little boy was babbling and communicating right speech: I'm happy, delighted with the world, and I love all these women paying attention to me! His words were crystal clear.
It's been an event filled year for me: my younger daughter's wedding, a big birthday celebration for my granddaughter at seven, several friends and myself turning 70, a birth coming in September, a trip with my best friend in October, and my eye needing medical treatment. Everything compresses together as you get older, and all these events take some savoring effort before they're gone. And the words, the words linger, of love, support, gratitude, care and kindness.
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