Don’t forget to smile…

Our little Aurora has been smiling so much lately and it is an absolute gift. She also has a lot of hair starting to come in too...Wondering if being off the antivirals is playing into both those things. All I know is I am so thankful for her precious smiles. 

This girl in her 7 months has already given us so much perspective and has and continues to teach us so much. 

I am grateful to know her...and she is reminding me the power and value of a smile, of joy, of love..unconditional love. 

I once remember hearing this quote......”a smile is the universal language of kindness “  ... something we all could use more of..what if we just smiled more... if we didn’t worry so much about what we know, or how well we “perform”, how much we can do... but we just focused on being and smiling , not fake smiles …pretending everything is alright..but real smiles of joy…the worry free, thankful for life kind of smiles. The smile that knows something, someone, THE ONE is in control and therefore we can take a deep breathe and smile.

Rory is not crawling or sitting or “ performing “ like an average 7 month old does..she likely never will perform at the normal expectations for her age...but she smiles and oh how those smiles fill our hearts with love, with joy, with contentment with peace. They make me proud and thankful to be her mama. Such a gift from God for a little girl who can and does smile. 

So this week I hope to take a lesson from Rory to worry less, to not try to be a human “doing” but a human being who simply smiles and fills the room with light and joy. To not focus on the milestones I should be hitting and meeting but to just simply be..and smile knowing my smile can bring warmth and kindness and ease to others! That in smiling we find peace, in remembrance that we belong to the Prince of peace.

So here’s to worrying less and smiling more (often easier said than done..thanks Aurora for the constant reminder)