a voyager landed

photo by camera shy momma

Nothing discernable to the eye of the spirit is more brilliant or obscure than man; nothing is more formidible, complex, mysterious, and infinite. There is a prospect greater than the sea, and it is the sky; there is a prospect greater than the sky, and it is the human soul.

Victor Hugo (1802 - 1885), Les Miserables

Yet more cause for joy -- sweet Janis has safely given birth to her daughter this morning. There's no announcement post up yet but go here for more news and to pass on best wishes. At the very least, read her last post prior to labour -- the words of a babylost mother surrendering to the infinite mystery of a purposeful soul.