Can there be anything more exciting in the life of the community than the arrival of a baby?! With growing excitement we are awaiting Philene and Paul's baby. Philene, from the Netherlands, has been involved with the community for many years, first as a young assistant, then as an often returning friend, and finally as a nearby neighbour, coming regularly for meals at Braerannoch, and deepening her friendships there.
Today, the women of the community got together for a surprise Baby Shower! We lured Philene to the Workshop under false pretences, and then spent a lovely afternoon eating cake, making a book, playing games, giving gifts and praying blessings.
The sun shone, the baby kicked obligingly for us and the baking was wonderful! It was a sweet moment in L'Arche life. If you want to see more pictures of the event, click
here. Oh and by the way, the women of the community are sure it will be a boy...so watch this space to see if we are right!
I am so glad I go to Larche every Monday,I have such a lovely fellowship there especially with Susie.
ReplyDeleteI wish the best to these lovely couple,I think it will be a boy.
Zara
It is striking to note that Philine's baby arrived on the anniversary of the house for which Philine was a very caring and devoted assistant.The baby for Paul and Philine was a daughter who brought with her a beautiful name appropriate to the season she was born in and the joy of her arrival.
ReplyDeleteOh, so lovely to see these pictures!
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