“He will cover you with
his feathers and under his
wings you will find
refuge”
you, Mama!”
,,,,
“Psalm 91.” I smiled and softly
began quoting parts of it. The
cadence of the scriptures filled
the room and we could feel God’s
presence filling the tiny space.
“Whoever dwells in the shelter of
the Most High will rest in the
shadow of the Almighty. He will
cover you with his feathers and
under his wings you will find
refuge...You will not fear...For he
will command his angels
concerning you to guard you in all
your ways.” God says, “He will call
on me, and I will answer him.”
“I love you, Mandy.”
I watched as another nurse took
Mandy’s hand and led her from
the room. She paused in the
doorway and blew me a kiss.
“Don’t forget, Mama, you’re
covered in feathers!”
I laughed out loud and the nurse
looked with puzzlement after my
daughter. Shrugging, she turned
to me. “Are you ready?” She
raised the rail on my hospital