"A midnight feast!" Her eyes light up in delight and joy as her beautiful imagination runs wild. I think my heart just might explode. Her tiny arms wrap around my legs as her big, beautiful eyes meet mine. I think my heart might explode. They gaze above at the clouds stretching overhead. "Look, over there!" I think my heart might explode. Her wee hands clutch mine, as her tiny legs take their first steps. I think my heart might explode. Little ones are constantly teaching me such beautiful lessons. Lessons on why empathy matters; why loving others matters; to keep smiling even when storms arise; why hugs and love are better than bandaids; why living instead of just breathing is better, the list could go on. But there is one thing i've learned from spending time with these lovely people. And that one thing, is this. Find beauty in the small, simple things of life. Yes, find beauty in little things. Find beauty in midnight feasts, tiny hugs, small smiles and jubilant laughter. Find beauty in first baby steps, in imagination, in starry, doe-eyed little ones. Find beauty in the little things. BEAUTY IN SIMPLICITYEven as He created rolling waves, and great canyons and forests dispersed around the world, He also created the small, intricate details of this universe. He created the heart that beats beneath each and every one's chest. He created flying squirrels and million and millions of ants. He created each and every snowflake that falls toward the Earth, every millimetre of every twig. He created warm scarves we love that double as blankets, and the twinkle in the Christmas lights. Everything. I'm learning from the beautiful little ones that have been brought into my life, that we should enjoy these little blessings God has so graciously given us; like the lovely music that fills my eardrums, the sunshine that streams through my window, sweaters that keep me warm during cold Canadian winters. These little hidden blessings God has graciously given me, i'm learning to see them; to enjoy them. The lovely little things that we can find gratitude for, i'm learning that there is beauty in them. The little things that make my lips smile and my heart explode; it's in those things. The little things. Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash
HER NAME MEANS JOY.Since we were wee ones until today, i've called her friend. Since she was born into this beautiful but broken world, i've called her friend. Since we first wrapped each other in a hug, i've called her friend. Since we were first adorned in matching outfits, i've called her friend. Since we began scrawling letters to each other, i've called her friend. Since God brought this lovely girl into my life, i've called her friend. Since I could remember, i've called her friend. I've called her my sister; my sister-in-Christ. When I think of you, I see your lovely smile spreading across your face. I see a light illuminated in your eyes and joy flourishing. I remember and treasure each moment we've shared together; from those on the streets of Europe, to that of North America and everyday life. Though our times together can be short; I praise Him for keeping our friendship alive, our sisterhood breathing, and our sharing of our lives living. God has blessed me ever so much. He has surrounded me with beautifully lovely people to live life with; to laugh with, to cry with, to sing with, to feel passionate with, to glorify God alongside. I praise Him for all He is doing in each and every one of your lives and thank Him ever so much for bringing you into my life. Photo Credit: by Erico Marcelino on Unsplash |
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