A few weeks ago on Sunday morning before church, Ina and I were taking a shower.
I had just washed her hair and was holding her under the water.
She seemed so big and brave, letting the water stream over her head. She looked so cute with a few soap bubbles sitting on her eyebrows. Her big blue eyes were framed by wet, dark eyelashes.
Looking at her I was overwhelmed with how thankful I was for her. So I closed my eyes and and thanked God for this amazing gift He has given me. It wasn't a simple thank you. I tried with all my might to send a thank-you-wave (similar to a microwave or radio wave).
Then I prayed for guidance on raising her, on following the right path, on giving her everything she deserves.
A few seconds later, when I opened my eyes, Ina was staring at me, with a loving / questioning look in her eyes. Then she leaned forward, and kissed me right on the lips.
Previously, after a lot of begging, Ina has let me kiss her before, but this was the first time she kissed me, initiating it herself.
I honestly cannot think of a sweeter moment in my entire life.
Now she offers kisses a little more frequently, but they are mostly to her dolls and stuffed animals.
(That puppy doesn't know how lucky he is).
So, today I am thankful for Ina kisses.
What are you thankful for?
Love that story. Aren't those kind of kisses the best? I know a lot of people hate dog kisses, but my Sophie Jean's are the best in the world. And sometimes, she'll just give a quick kiss on the hand as if to say, "Thank you." My husband and I often talk how we miss our Benny Bear's kisses, too. We've found that each dog has his own way of showing affection with kisses.
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And now that I reflect on it, I am grateful for my nephew's kisses because I only see him a few times a year. He is six now and who knows how long it'll be for it won't be cool to give his aunt kisses anymore!
Wow! That was a tear jerker!! You will have those moments periodically throughout her life where you are just in AWE that this child was gifted to you!! My "baby" is 22 and I STILL have them. Sometimes, I'm just speechless when I look at him and how blessed i am to be his mother!
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