Yesterday was such an emotional day. It was my granddaughter Trinity’s 6th birthday. I wanted to get her a present and wasn’t sure what to get and then an idea popped in my head…I found a great picture of Trinity sitting in Christy’s lap. I did a bit of editing and took it to Sam’s Club and printed out an 8×10, framed and wrapped it. I wasn’t prepared for the emotion that erupted when she opened it. I knew she loved it. I couldn’t stay in the room as my tears were flowing and my heart aching. She later told everyone, it was the best present she received. Later that evening, Trinity’s heart was hurting and she was crying for her Nana. It really broke my heart. I was able to hold her and cry with her. It was so hard, yet so meaningful and so beautiful. I’ve never felt closer to her or loved her more.
I believe and feel such a change in my heart. I have never loved so deeply. I feel so connected to so many on such a very deep level. I see the seeds of love sewn in my marriage with Christy, growing into something even more beautiful! I do sense and see evidence of just that every day, not just in me, but in so many around me. In those I see and in many more I don’t see.
There is a greater story that we are a part of. It is the greatest story ever told. A love story of which we each can share in the realization that we are the objects of this amazing, pursuant love….for God so loved the world….this is truly amazing! An adventure like no other, I want to experience the fullness of this great adventure and be fully alive! What will today hold?
Blessings,
Doug