Have you ever had those moments, the ones where life stands still and you can't help but wonder how you got where you are? I live life in those moments. Everyday I am mesmerized by how I got to where I am, captivated by moments that take my breath away. Moments where there is no room for words, these are the times that leave me changed....
When a baby falls asleep in your arms as life speeds on around you...
When your arrival at church brings countless arms clinging to yours in hopes of one hug...
Or when so many hands are cupped in yours that there is no room to move...
when the face of a child brings tears to your eyes because you can finally see past your own little world and into theirs...
When laughter rings throughout the entire group because of one little boys 'trash'
When giving out toothbrushes causes children to bow in unspeakable gratefulness of a gift...
When you stand in the middle of a group of children and realize that you are surrounded by great darkness and you might just be the only light....
When you realize the little things you take for granted are treasured moments remembered these children...
When you look into a little boys eyes, and see past the mouth that brings him utter shame and feel the pain of overwhelming worthlessness he feels....
And when you look into the eyes of the baby that won't let you go and know that this beautiful child may not make it past the age of 5 you are changed.....
Beautiful. The writing, the emotion, the change... YOU. Thanks for sharing this journey with us.
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