Joel, as always, was as happy as can be. As long as there were people to smile at, places to jump, and things to climb on, life was good. Getting glasses was just another opportunity to smile and say, with great seriousness and intensity, "Da, Da, Da, Da, Da!"
This whole experience (shoot, this whole WEEK) has been hard for me because I want to shield this boy, who I love fiercely and completely, from any pain or difficulty. I know that's not my job as a parent. It's my job to do what's best for him. I know this. But I still worry...
God challenges me to be more like this guy:
Smiling through struggles.
Sticking to it.
Celebrating success.
And seeing the world through rose-colored glasses.
4 comments:
Awesome post & so true!
Jamie
Soooo cute! My daughter has been wearing glasses since she was 2... and she wears the patch a few hours each day... and she had the eye surgery when she was 4. Through it all, the only real trauma was my own. Just be sure to get a good warranty on his glasses. I think Sofia has been through at least 6 pairs in 4 years. Walmart is really good for that- they'll replace the frames or lenses as often as you need for a full year.
He looks absolutely adorable!!! Shayne's first response? "He DOES look like the kid from Jerry Maguire!" This is a great post!
Nothing can hide those bright blue eyes and that big, beautiful smile!!!
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