Birthday Prayers

I freely admit to stealing most of my good ideas from other friends who are blessed with far more creativity than I.  My friend Catherine, over at Wild and Precious, gave me this great idea.  Gonna use it.  Last week her daughter Eliza turned six and they started a new tradition. A birthday prayer.  While talking about traditions once, she mentioned it and I listened. The thought of praying for my children on their special day - their small frame next to mine as we bent divine ears - felt meaningful and right.  Prayer. We string words - simple and honest - with the purpose of harnessing hope, laying down fear, giving voice to promises and dreams. A soft reaching for the future.  Love that idea.