My Little Thing and Angel Wings

Greg and I had plans for a much needed night away from the kids.  His parents had graciously volunteered to host all three boys for the night.  Reese had much different plans!  As I was walking out the door after leaving, he ran after me crying.  He promptly buckled himself back into his car seat.  I knew he didn't feel great and he rarely behaves this way, so I took him back home. I then exclaimed to him that the three of us would be going on a date!  The night was a huge success.   We listened to Reese talk and we experienced a deeper part of his personality.  We enjoyed his pure spirit and delighted in him alone.  Reese had the best time being heard, not fighting among two other brothers for attention.   Also, the most amazing thing happened that night.  We were headed into the movies when we saw an absolutely beautiful sunset.  I told Reese that it looked like one giant angel in the sky.  I meant it in the sense that it was so glorious and breathtaking.

Reese exclaimed "Yes, there are his wings!  Oh, and I see the head and the body."  I looked closer and rushed to take the picture.

Without Reese there, I wouldn't have noticed the intricate details in the sky.  He believed he saw an angel and he was excited. However, he didn't seem overly surprised by this beautiful observation.  I felt gently reminded me that this childlike faith is the kind God wants from us.  If our eyes and heart are open to it, we will catch glimpses of God's glory.  We really shouldn't be surprised by these moments. Our five year old sure wasn't! When we came out of the movies, he looked up to the sky and proclaimed, "Awe,the angel is gone!  I guess his work day is done."   What an amazing few hours it was for our little trio and my faith grew just a little big bigger that night.

"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."--Jesus

Matthew 19:14