datestampSunday, October 16, 2011

Kisses from the sun

The other night when I was putting Ella to bed she asked me why my hands were rough. I told her it was because I washed them a thousand times a day... from cleaning, working in the yard, working at the market, from just being a Momma. She looked at me for a moment then asked "Why do you have so many dots on your face?" I smiled and said "Freckles? They are kisses from the sun." That sufficed her for a moment...she then looked at me and said; "When I grow up, I want to have dots on my face and rough hands like you." I chuckled and told her that I hope she did...
I've been thinking about those comments the last few days. My first reaction from hearing this was: "I'm not getting old!" The deeper I've thought about it I've realized that these hands I have are a blessing to me and my family. I'm grateful that they are rough. They tell a story about my life. I work hard. I play hard. I love hard. I learn the hard way (My dad always told me that). I have held my babies, wiped away tears, held hands with Andy. I've been able to do so much.
I'm grateful for these kisses from the sun on my skin...I've been able to experience the outdoors, explore, live, run, swim, be, work, build, garden. Stand in the earth and feel the sun on my face, my skin. my soul. I feel grounded. I feel whole. I have nothing to hide...just look...it shows on my rough hands and kissed face.

7 comments:

Goosey said...

This is a beautiful post -- about true beauty. I think my momma's hands are the most beautiful hands in the world because of what they do. Thank you so much for sharing the joys in your life.

Nick and Amera said...

Sarah that was probably the best post I have ever read! Great way to look at life!! Thank you! I sure love you. Im sad I havent seen you in months...... But im glad you are doing so well!! love you my friend!

brookelmt said...

Just wait until you can add gray hair to your list! I love every gray hair because I earned them. Rowan says my skin is polka dotted since his is brown and his dad's is light brown :) This was a great post by the way. I'm so happy for every day you get to be driven crazy by your kids.

Scarlett said...

"Kisses from the sun." Love it. Kassi's asked me the same thing, and I told her they were angel kisses. Whatever they are, at least we all know they are kisses. And I don't know about you, but I love kisses from my family. There is nothing like a sweet kiss from my Kassi.

Anyway, sorry that I went off on a little tangent. Lol! Love you Sarah, and I miss you SO much!

Lindsay said...

what beautiful words you write. thanks for sharing.

ShayLynn said...

So sweet! I love looking at your blog... I had couldn't find it for a while but glad I found it again! Sure miss seeing your cute little family! We ALWAYS wish only the best for you - you are amazing!

Linda said...

Hi miss Sarah, I found ur blog. Julie had shown it to me once, but I found it today. I have had you on my mind. Emma broke into a sad cry the other day and said, "I miss Ella!" She has been so emotional and mommy attached, but all is well. We miss and love you to pieces. I love ur blog. I read the messages and thought how much your words mean. We pray for you, we believe and have hope because God loves you so much! I know your little family is sitting right in the cup of his hands carrying you through the miracle of life. I love you miss sarah. I can't wait to get back to Utah to see you. It has been so long!

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