Lately Maisie has been smiling a lot…if we look at her and smile and talk expressively then she starts to work her face into a grin…the cutest grin in the world might I add. There is something about when she smiles that makes the rest of our world just seem to stop. I can’t explain it. There have been times when we have been watching a tv show and we’ll catch her staring at us with a huge smile on her face…at that moment it doesn’t matter what is going on the screen, her gummy smile is a million times more captivating. There is a deep satisfaction in knowing that our baby is happy…that she is enjoying life.
As a believer that Jesus teachings bring us joy in this life…I must believe that God also finds joy when we enjoy the life he has graced us with. One of my favorite passages in the Bible says, “for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” (Phil 2:13) The ’smiles’ of our lives are all gifts that He has given us that He finds pleasure in…In effect, God has given us gifts that we enjoy, but He enjoys seeing us have joy.
As I was writing this, Jen handed Maisie to me. When she looked at me she smiled. This gave me a deep sense of joy and gratitude…and in this God finds pleasure.
The recent pictures you have sent are certainly reinforcing the joy that Maisie gives with her smile. We are seeing God through the eyes of this sweet little girl! How we love her so!!! Can’t wait to see her again in July!!