While visiting with my parents over Christmas, I was given some of my childhood pictures. This is one of our favorites. Why? Well, even though I was only two years old, I was smiling...actually, I was laughing. Tim and I compared it with a recent picture and although "a few" years have passed, we noticed the same crooked smile, the same "Cherokee cheeks," the same expression in the eyes...and yes...proof that I was blonde before. :)
But what touches my heart even more is that at two years of age, I had no idea what would happen through out my lifetime. But I still smiled. I didn't know what the journey of life would hold...but God did. The same God who took care of me through my parents, family and friends then...is holding me in His arms today. And for that reason, I can still smile!
Life's journey isn't always easy...or understandable...or expected. But knowing the One who sees it all, knows what's ahead and cares for us through the entire journey...makes all the difference.
I am sure that at two years of age, I didn't always smile. (I have additional pictures that show otherwise. It's very interesting how young I learned to roll my eyes!) And we can't always go through life smiling every moment. But I thank God for the joy we have in our hearts along this journey.
May we count the blessings as we face the burdens. May we remember that although we don't know what tomorrow, or even today, holds...we always know Who holds us in His arms each step of the way. (Jeremiah 29: 11 > 13) ♥~thl
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