A Shower Of Blessings

The fellowship hall was adorned with fall décor. It was the day of Natasha’s bridal shower. In a corner, a few gifts graced a table, along with signs specifically for the occasion. Round tables set about the room, awaited guests.

Arriving early, we assembled the two charcuterie boards we brought. There were also cookies, cupcakes, and also small candies. Slowly the guests began to arrive. When everyone was assembled, we all had fun playing games and snacking. My personal favorite was the challenge, Name That Couple. On paper, there was listed the names of famous couples, such as, Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett, Amy March and Theodore Lawrence, Romeo and Juliet, etc. It was obvious that our family are lovers of the Classics. Every one of us won.

The games completed, Natasha made her way to the heaped-up pile of gifts. The unwrapping began! What a ‘shower of blessings’ was lavished on Natasha and Jeremiah! I made them a sign bearing her and Jeremiah’s names, the date of the wedding, and a big opaque letter M for McDaniel in the background. Jayla had crocheted them a beautiful large doily.

All told, we had a wonderful afternoon. I was reminded of God’s promise in Ezekiel 34:26 “And I will make them and the places round about my hill a blessing; and I will cause the shower to come down in his season; there shall be showers of blessings.”

 

As everyone prepared to return home, Natasha was “drenched” with well-wishes, and hugs. Soon, she will be married to our brother Jeremiah. We are excited for the big event!

~Halayah