He snuggles close on my lap,
dear boy with tears dripping,
heart as broken as the toy that fell apart.
“Can you smile?” I ask, brushing droplets away.
An emphatic shake of the head.
No. No smiles.
So I wink and draw in a shocked breath,
“You lost your smile?” I clutch him tight,
“What shall we do? What shall we do?
No smile? Oh, dear.”
And at the strange expressions and exaggerated tone,
what once was lost is found.
I'm so excited you stopped by! I pray your visit here will be encouraging. You will find books, and stories, and posts on infertility and adoption and faith.
![[Titus 2] actions not reactions](https://natashametzler.com/wp-content/uploads/img_3216.jpg)
That they may teach the younger women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, Attributes of a godly woman (7) Good This section should begin with acknowledging the source of goodness. All goodness comes from God. He is the ultimate good. The…
Part One Part Two Part Three Part Four Eventually he did call for a date. It wasn’t on purpose, but I had to turn him down. I did say that I hoped it would work out the next time. Which was pretty stinking flirty of me. The next time we saw each other was at a friend’s…
I had no idea what marriage really meant when I said yes. I was happy, sure of his affection. Over and over he would say, “You’re more than I ever hoped for…” and I would roll my eyes slightly at him. “You know I’m a mess,” I’d point out. He’d just smile. I was just the…
Do you see these little munchkins?! (I know, it’s hard to resist kissing the computer screen.) They are keeping me busy today. We went for a truck ride (how can I resist when Hadassah says, “I-go?” in that adorable little 2-year-old voice?) to drop off a baler to the Amish (“Horsie! Horsie! Horsie!”) and then…
This years Christmas card. For your enjoyment.
As he went along, he saw a man who was blind from birth… John 9:1 How many times have I read this story? Numerous. But this time, oh, this time, the words seem to burst from the page with a soul-deep strength. Most of the healings that are recorded in the gospels start with someone…
So sweet! =)
Thank you for making me laugh today 🙂 – and I’ve re-gained my smile too 😀
🙂
Just perfect… Have a great weekend Natasha! 🙂 ~ Blessings out, Amy
I LOVE this!
Ah, thanks. 🙂
He is so sweet! what a precious gift he must be! 🙂
Oh, my, yes. He is a precious gift to me.
I started watching him and his big brother almost 2 years ago now and it has been a wonderful balm for my mother-heart. 🙂
Awww!
🙂