Smile

You know what a great thing about babies is? They have the ability to make you smile, no matter what your circumstances. They are so very innocent ... they don't really know pain or despair, confusion, sadness, grief. They don't truly comprehend illness and the frailty of life. They don't know how difficult it can be to turn situations over to our Maker, or to beg Him to make sense of things that make no sense. No, when life seems to be totally out of our control, they just keep on keeping on. They wake up smiling, ready to face the day. They look to you to give them bottles and change dirty diapers. They babble and squeal, enticing you to play. They are oblivious to the world around them, welcoming you into theirs.

Because I know a smile is much needed by people I love and hold dear today, this one is for you. Big Guy, I knew you'd especially love the overalls since you hand picked them for your girls. I wish I was home with you all. Since I can't be, I hope you can feel Samantha sending you love across the miles. And looking at each of you with a big ol' smile!