Sweet & Merciful Gifts

Very humbling/learning moments lately with my sweet Logan.  I don't often share thoughts like this on our blog but since this is very much like my journal, I couldn't resist and frankly, this spiritual piece of life is vital to who I am so here it is:

There have been very tender moments and realizations for me when I spend just moments with Logan.  It took us so long to get our little kiddos here and I swore that I would appreciate them every moment of every day when they came to us. Well, any parents knows that isn't always possible when they're bouncing off the walls, screaming or not sharing and I totally forget to appreciate every moment.  Yet, I've learned that isn't realistic either.
BUT...I think my Heavenly Father knows us so well and knows when we need a "tender mercy" moment or two.

My little Logan is like the brightest little light in my day. I'm sure I had these moments with the triplets but sadly, they were sped up and then "onto the next baby" (kind of a bummer really how time was in fast forward when they were tiny). But with Logan, I have these sweet moments of humility and awe - sometimes the way he looks at me makes me feel like he sees something I don't in myself. I can't believe his gaze at times and always wonder what he is thinking. 

I paused today with his happy, little stare and his tiny hand on my cheek and his head leaned forward so he could touch mine, that his peaceful, awed look will probably be the way that we look at Savior one day - in wonder and amazement and complete love and trust. 

My sweet gift/reminder from Logan today:

Children, whether they are your own or someone else's are the best reminder about the love our Heavenly Father and Savior have for us.  I think that's a reason they come without words...they allow us to really take moments to pause and reflect.  I'm so grateful for those tender moments allowed to me in my life.  Thank you sweet Logan, I love you!