Prayers Answered
This past weekend we visited Tokyo with Ben and Jill. One of the shrines we stopped at was the Meiji Jingu Shrine near Harajuku.
Most shrines sell Ema, votive tablets, on which you can write personal prayers and offer gratitude toward the deities. The Ema are then offered at a morning ceremony each day for supplication by the priests.
I have always wanted to purchase one of these votives, but never knew exactly what I would write on it. But, on Sunday, the day before Jen was scheduled to be induced, I knew exactly what I wanted to pray for.
And, lo and behold, prayers do get answered. Here are Josh and Jen, holding our newest niece. Niece #5. The delivery was smooth and the baby is healthy.
Welcome to the world, Madeleine Lilly. Even though we are half a world away, we love you more than words could ever say.
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