Of all the photos taken during our Disney vacation, this is by far my very most favorite.
Not the photos of my children with various characters though I must say those are precious as well.
Nor the ones depicting the joy on their faces while they rode the rides or gobbled the chocolate chip cookies they consumed Cookie Monster-style throughout the week.
It’s this one.
Solomon was in awe of the massive aquariums filled with marine-life – I’m certain he would have spent every moment of our trip at the Seas Pavilion in Epcot or the aquariums of Animal Kingdom where this photo was taken.
Susannah and the boys were awestruck. The full-length window made their little bodies feel as if they were out there swimming right along with Nemo and Dory.
When this big sucker swam by, Solomon every so quickly stuck his hand up in an attempt to feel the smooth gills wriggle between his hands.
His face was precious as he admired God’s handiwork.
The curiosity, the wonder, the marvel. It was all present in his innocent toddler face.
It’s the same look I wear when I gaze at his siblings and him – complete wonder, awe, marvel.
I don’t deserve them and yet, He thought I did. Grace. Mercy.
God’s talents and abilities are further reaching than I could possibly ever imagine. The beauty and science of it all literally takes my breath away.
While out on a walk this morning, I was looking at the fall flowers that are beginning to emerge and enjoying the beautiful weather that often corresponds with my favorite season and I heard, “It’s all for you.”
And it is.
It’s all for us. God created such creatures, such beauty, for us to enjoy and to draw closer to Him.
Because in my opinion? The pure science of it all is not just the pure science of it all.
There’s something bigger behind that science – and I know what that something is.
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We are in sync this week! I love it!! Great WFW and I love the photo too! The wonder of a child is what we should strive to have. They just get so excited about everything… when you have children, you see all things new through their eyes.
Bless you this WFW…
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You are right – we absolutely were in sync!
I love to see everything through their sweet, new innocent eyes.
Thanks for reading and commenting, Amanda!
your posts ALWAYS give me goosebumps and make me tear up! Your a fabulous writer! We took our kids to the INDY Zoo in August and watching the Lord’s creation is in deed good!
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Beth, thank you so much for your kind words. Again, I hope I am just using what He gave me to glorify Him.
Yes, admiring God’s work is one of my favorite things to do. How could it ever be an accident?
Hope you are well, dear Fab Won…:)
Amazing what He shows us through the eyes of the littles….
What amazing memories you made and what treasures you’ve tucked away! May we always see His creation through the eyes of a child!
awesome Natalie!
peace,
lori
Yep, I have never had a more effective teacher than my three children.
Thanks for reading and commenting, sweet Lori…:)
MMM… So gentle, Truth. Wish I could communicate like that.
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Aw, shucks, Maggie. Thanks. But it’s Him. He just goes through me. :)
What an amazing picture and a fabulous reminder to all of us. Why don’t my aquarium pics ever turn out like this? Great shot.
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Oh it was such a lucky shot, Amy! Don’t be too impressed! :) I think God knew I would use it to glorify Him…:) He makes stuff like that happen, doesn’t He?
Thanks for reading and commenting, Amy!
Isn’t He awesome?!? If His creation here is this good, can you just imagine Eternity with the Creator?
Ready I am!
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Yes, He sure is…:) And no, I can’t even fathom it. But I am so not scared to die…;)
Very cool.
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