Monday, August 2, 2010
Special moments
Yesterday was my little cousin's baby blessing. Most of the fam showed up! It was awesome! But it was also early. I was so tired!! Mari (who is 7) was sitting next to me playing with my friendship bracelets and I was doing everything in my power to just stay awake when all of the sudden my arm was being lifted. Mari climbed up onto my lap and snuggled into my arms. I know it sounds stupid but a rush of emotion hit me! She rested her head in the hollow of my neck and whispered that she liked the sound of my heart beat. I just pulled her in tight and rested my face in her hair. I was no longer tired, no longer stressed, no longer upset with my family. It was truly amazing! Little kids are a blessing if you're willing to open up to them.
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I can't tell you how many times snuggling a small child has gotten me through a difficult time. Their openness. Their raw emotion. Their total acceptance. All of that combined with the incredible physical satisfaction of snuggling. It's magical.
ReplyDeletePlus, in a spiritual moment - like at a blessing - you are more open to receive all of that.
Beautiful post.