Fullness of Joy

My sweet Grandmother-in-law often says that she is having a "fullness of joy" when all the family is gathered. Everyone tends to tease her. But today....I had it....I had a fullness of joy.

We have been trying to teach Elle to close her eyes when we pray. It has been hard. Tonight she wanted her baby to say family prayers with us. So I held the baby and helped her fold her arms. We told Elle that the baby didn't know how to pray yet, so she needed to show her how to fold her arms and close her eyes in the prayer.

I was saying the prayer and being a mother, I wanted to know how she was doing....I peaked....and to my surprise she was trying her hardest to squeeze her little eyes as tight as they could go. She was so focused on keeping her eyes closed that she started to loose her balance. As she was stumbling around (still with her eyes closed) I could not help but laugh. What a sweet little girl that already tries hard to be good.

It was indeed a fullness!!

Tomorrow is a special day for our family. It is father's day. I am grateful that we have a day to reflect and better appreciate our fathers because so often they are found doing what it takes to help their family. I have a wonderful father who is loving and giving and cares so much about all of his children. I have always been grateful to know that even though we might not be physically close, he is willing to be by my side. I have a wonderful father-in-law, who is always willing to extend his friendship and service, especially in time of need. I have a great step-father who often has said the kind things that I needed to hear in times of distress.

But most of all, I have a wonderful husband, the father of my little Elle that makes miracles happen for our little family. He is the reason for my constant smile. I love you Z! Happy Birthday.