this can protect it from potential hazards. and if you are that way, that is fine. if words completely fail us, she suggests (v.2), nevertheless god will still listen patiently, wanting whatever we can offer (v.3). as you greet your loved ones, appreciate the gift of their health and safety. i want to hear how your trips went. this is also a great time to make holiday bins, one (or maybe more) per holiday. i am often known to say that i cannot control how your birth progresses, but i can control that you feel supported during the process. 