Today my heart melted...
I was having a rough day, and I just so happened to be listening to the first song on our blog playlist - "Beautiful" by Shawn McDonald. This song has been very special to me since our dating days, but it now holds an even deeper place in my heart. As I was listening to this song, I was sitting right across from Cayla on the floor and belting out the words while looking into her eyes. I was tearing up just thinking about how these words mean so much more now that we have our little Cayla Joy...
Some of the lyrics are as follows:
What a beautiful God
And what am I, that I might be called Your child
What am I, what am I, that You might know me my King
Beautiful colors all around me, oh
Painted all over the sky
The same hands that created all of this
They created you and I
What a beautiful God
Yes, our little miracle from above is BEAUTIFUL and created JUST as God wanted her to be!!!
And as if this was not enough already, Cayla just looked at me and began clapping and did so several times throughout the song - with no prompting - it was as if she completely understood and was enjoying watching me begin to understand how God's plan is unfolding for her life, for all of our lives. She is our special little angel and touch of Heaven here on earth. God knows best, even when we begin to question him...
So... I am guessing Jer will not be changing the playlist for a while, so sorry to those of you who like change... But instead, turn up your volume and enjoy this beautiful song! And sorry that I am "stealing" this picture, Jer! I just thought it was perfect at this time in the season:) Thanks to Lorraine for this adorable cheerleading outfit!!!
And finally, thank you so much to all of you who read our blog and write comments or send us emails! We love to see how God is using our story...
2 comments:
Love it! I think it is so special the way God uses our children to bless us in a very specific way or moment. It does my heart good to hear that little story, Leah:) We love you and can't wait to see you over the holidays.
From my sister Naomi - I just had to share. I was looking at your most recent blog entry and Ella came up behind me. She said, "that's Cayla, she is beautiful and so happy". And then said again, "Cayla is so beautiful!" Then she told Alex, "Alex, we were just listening to a song about Cayla" (we were listening to the first song). I just thought that was something I should pass on. I love you guys!
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