I'm in love

Do you ever watch your children when they're sleeping and just fall in love? It is our nightly ritual to lay with our children for 2-3 minutes at bedtime. Last night I chose to stay a little longer because I just couldn't bear to unwrap my 3 year old's soft little arms from around my neck. She is a cuddler and loves to snuggle. As she was falling asleep I just watched her. Even now, the memory is bringing tears to my eyes.

I just studied her perfect, smooth skin, the beautiful curves of her face, her cheeks and that spectacular little nose of hers. I was filled with awe that this wonderful little human being was a product of me....of ME! How in the world did my husband and I create this little child, with her tiny little features and her immense personality? My heart swelled until my chest felt tight. I just couln't keep my eyes off of her. Her chubby little fingers were curled around my hand and for a few minutes, I knew I felt true love.

I mean, we all feel love. We love a lot of people. Sometimes we love so much we shout for joy or shed tears. But then there are the times when that love is so consuming you can hardly breathe. When you're not just feeling love, or thinking about it, but you are love. Every cell in your body vibrates with it. Those are the moments I wish we could feel more often. They say that God is Love. I wonder if He feels love that intensely for us, His children, all of the time? I wonder if I caught a glimpse of the magnitude of His love for us?

All I know is that children are a true gift from God. Especially when they are sleeping.