Through the Eyes of Love
My first born, Andrew Charles, celebrated his 30th birthday this week. It’s hard to fathom how quickly those years have flown; even though it feels like yesterday when our eyes connected for the first time. Although there was already a beautiful bond prior to birth, there’s nothing like holding your baby when they enter the world. In that moment, it felt as if time stopped and became just the two of us. It’s the kind of love you never experience with anyone else.
From birth, to toddler, child, teen, young adult and even now, looking into his eyes never grows old. Seeing the joy, or some sort of need, pain, curiosity or even when his heart was breaking and looking for comfort, I wanted him to see and feel my love.
For the times my eyes looked joyful, proud or happy, I was gazing through the eyes of love for his wonder and curiosity. For the times my eyes looked worried, sad, angry, or disappointed, I was still seeing and nurturing him through the eyes of love and guiding him in the best way I knew how. Even today, it’s the special and simple moments when our eyes connect that still mean so much and although it’s only between us, it’s there for the world to feel.
It’s our honor as parents to nurture, guide, teach, and mentor our children and prepare them as best we can to be kind, loving, productive and self-sufficient as they make their own way in the world. It’s the moment when you see them happy, independent, and positively changing the lives of others that you know you’ve come full circle.
To my strong, sensitive, adventurous, handsome, kind, tender-hearted, tough guy, I’m seeing you through the eyes of love. You’re a beautiful gift from God and am thankful for you always. One day when you’re a father, I look forward to watching the miracle through the eyes of your love. Happy birthday to my favorite guy.
xoxox…..Sheryl