Godmother in waiting

Just before Christmas, I was privileged to be asked by my friend and her boyfriend to be Godmother to their baby. On Valentine's day, the little bundle of joy arrived in the world.

I finally saw her when she was 10 days old. I stayed staring at her lying in the cot, so peaceful. The next day I felt extremely calm and relaxed. It was a beautiful experience. She is so tiny.

There is no date set for the baptism yet but I am preparing myself! My first gift to the baby was her astrological chart but on the same day I bought a book of prayers for myself: Power Prayers to start the day. It's a little bit American-ised for my liking. But I have sat down on a good few mornings since I bought it and read a prayer and thought about it. I'm readying myself!

A life-changing event, if not for me in a huge way, certainly for her very proud parents.