Our sweet Miss Rhyse is one year old today.
Rhyse brings such a sweet, warm, affectionate spirit into our family. I have yet to experience any difficulty or frustration that her beautiful, one-dimpled smile cannot ease, or at least put into perspective.
There is something about Rhyse, and about all of our children, for that matter, that simply melts me, and makes me forget about . . . me. It is so easy to be open, generous, and free with them. Their love is unconditional. They seem so content just being with me, and I am content just being with them.
Life seems so fulfilling and uncomplicated when you feel a baby's soft cheek resting on your shoulder. You sometimes recognize the sweet sacredness of such everyday moments, as you contemplate the complete trust that this baby has placed in your imperfect hands, and you are grateful for the privilege of bringing comfort to another human being. There are no walls, no barriers, no fears, no expectations. Just the mutual offering and acceptance of pure love.
If Heaven is no more than the loving touch of small, chubby fingers running through my hair while I pray; or playing catch or shooting hoops outside; or laughing with our children after they told a funny story; or holding my beautiful wife at the end of the day as we try to figure out how we got into this chaotic, tiring, beautiful, wonderful mess-it will be enough for this grateful father.
We love you, Rhyse. Happy birthday!
3 comments:
Beautifully put. Thanks for sharing your meaningful insight. I'm really missing my little darlings. I've decided to come to the reunion baring no new huge developments around here.
Rhyse is walking! Thanks so much for posting!
Happy birthday Rhyse! What a beautiful girl. Thanks for sharing your thoughts Craig.
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