Last week on our Heart of Being Human call, we acknowledged the heaviness so many are carrying — and then something unexpected opened. Stories of returning birds, a snowy owl on a foggy highway, and a poem by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer reminded us that alongside grief and pain, there is also awe and astonishment. Here is also the news.

This baby blessing ceremony honouring Franki’s transition from infancy to toddlerhood was simple, intimate and deeply intentional. Read to learn about how it connected everyone present — across generations, spiritual beliefs, time and space - in a meaningful way.