Healing Sunlight


Polly, like many of our babies, was born with just a touch of jaundice, so today I put her on the window seat to bask in a little bit of mild January sunlight while I rested. It's amazing to me how healing sunlight can be: within the hour, she looked much better.

On a side note, I just finished the baby quilt I had made of Liberty of London squares yesterday. Once it was backed with a silk-wool Dharma scarf and filled with lamb's wool, it was delightfully soft, light, and warm. The only completely handsewn quilt I've ever made, it's the perfect winter nest for a newborn.

Comments

Friar Suppliers said…
I am so happy for you Regina and your whole family. Polly is simply exquisite. She is truly a beautiful baby.

The quilt is lovely, it looks like there is love in severy stitch.
8:47 PM
Anonymous said…
Oh, that is the most beautiful picture I have seen in a long time!

Congratulations on the safe and healthy arrival of little Polly! Love the name explanation below!

Blessings!
10:44 PM
Kelly said…
What a beautiful picture! I love the baby, the quilt and the composition!
8:44 AM
Anonymous said…
Oh, such a beautiful photo - precious baby on a lovely quilt. :)
1:34 PM
Kathryn said…
Yeah on the quilt, I enjoyed watching you sew it and look forward to seeing Polly all snuggled up in it!
1:56 PM
Lucy said…
Regina, when I look at the photo my eyes filled with tears - what a beautiful baby and how perfectly pampered she is. Many blessings to you, Polly and the whole family.
2:11 PM
Rebecca said…
What a beautiful picture of an adorable baby!!!!! Congratulations to you and your family.
4:06 PM
elena maria vidal said…
How precious! And the quilt is beautiful, too!
10:50 PM
Amy and Sarah said…
I keep coming back to this picture just to savor the beauty of it. Baby, quilt, peaceful.......just beautiful.
9:27 PM
Rebekka said…
That's a beautiful picture, and the quilt is *lovely*! Congratulations, by the way.
3:53 AM
Ouiz said…
First of all, CONGRATULATIONS on the birth of your beautiful baby girl!!!

Second, that picture is GORGEOUS -- like, put it on a poster and sell it sort of gorgeous! I hope you have printed that one, matted and framed it, and have it hanging in your home... 'cause I certainly would!

God bless,
Ouiz
10:12 AM
Mary said…
Blessings to you and your beautiful Polly. Mary
11:00 PM
JMJ said…
God is good!
9:32 PM
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