Tuesday, April 17, 2007

In Our Father's Arms


Shawn's parents are in town visiting us from New York this week. Not only does Jenna get to meet more grandparents, we are also blessed with another round of photos for the Jenna archives.

Shawn's mother, Lee, captured this shot of Shawn and Jenna as we were preparing for a photo shoot in the Texas bluebonnets. There's something about it that takes my breath away. Jenna seems so tiny... And Shawn is just so in love. What a beautiful moment.

I think that maybe God holds us this way at times. Protecting us when we are vulnerable. Supporting us when we are unable to support ourselves. Loving us. Adoring us. Holding us safe from the dark clouds that drift past us from time to time.

My hope is that I can be like Jenna - with arms open. Trusting. Receiving. Allowing. Cooing with delight. Already, she is my teacher.

(Fast forward 5 minutes later... we find our supermodel basking in the beauty of springtime. Is it possible that her presence can make even the bluebonnets seem more beautiful?)

1 comment:

Brian Densmore said...

Hi Guys

Jenna is adorable.

Miss you and I am listining online. I went to a Unity church in Bradenton Fl, the place is HUGE!! and I couldn't drink my coffee during the message. So I almost fell asleep while meditating. I think about half of the eldery members were sleeping at some point so I was ok.

Thoughts are with you

Brian