Last week I went for a little visit to see Miss Molly (my granddaughter) and her parents. On the last day of my visit my daughter suggested we take a walk through the near by aquarium. Now keep in mind, Molly is barely going on 6 months, so this stroll was more for the two of us adults and probably a way to keep us from shopping.
As we entered this is all I noticed, a bird of some sort standing by itself. Really no big deal in my eyes, just another little puffin.
But then I looked down to see this . . .
One wide eyed child.
Full of wonderment . . .
Full of curiosity . . .
Full of fascination . . .
And I began to see the aquarium through the eyes of a child.
Thats when I saw puffins as they really were, lovely birds . . .
full of love for one another . . .
caring
thoughtful
peaceful.
Thats when I saw the magic of creation . . .
in the pop of color embedded naturally on the fish.
That’s when I saw that every living thing might have a story to tell the world if we observe close enough.
That’s when I saw all the colors and life that can take place under the sea.
That’s when I saw the true expression of a penquin
and the pure joy they had as they dove into the water.
That’s when I saw the extraordinary life of jelly fish . . .
That’s when I saw that life has so much to offer when we look at it through the eyes of a child.
A few hours later as my plane ascended above the clouds I was overwhelmed by this simple realization . . .
We truly do rise by lifting others . .
Thank you dearly Miss Molly for teaching me this lesson.
Quite simply – BRAVO! What a great blog story. I want to be observant, as you were…
Thank you, and thanks so very much for dropping by today.
Those eyes of Molly!!! So cute!! Wonderful post. Meaningful, caring, inspiring, loving. Great pictures too.
So glad you could enjoy your family again.
Greetje
It was wonderful to see them again, Molly is growing so quickly and changing way too fast. But, she has the most entertaining and fun personality, just a very happy happy child.
My kinda girl…????
Trina, such a lovely and thoughtful post. Viewing life as if through the eyes of a wondrous child is a wonderful perspective, and one we would all benefit from doing.
Each visit here, you lift me up! Thank you from my heart for that!
Thank you kindly Sue. Believe me when I say that you have brightened my day on many many occassions.
Absolutely one of my favorite posts ever!!!! Loved it, especially that gorgeous baby and oh my gosh those beautiful blue eyes. How rich and blessed this family is to have her part of it.
Isn’t she a lucky little girl to have inherited those goreous Locke eyes?
What a sweet and touching tale of learning through the eyes of your beautiful granddaughter!
Whenever we take the time to notice, magic is all around us, yes?
Isn’t that the truth.
What a fabulous story told through your photos and words.
Your granddaughter is simply too adorable!
bisous
Suzanne
Oh, Suzanne, she is quite the little entertainer.
Beautiful entry! Your granddaughter is enchanting! You manage to catch the magic in her eyes as she discovers the world. Bravo!
Thank you Nadia, there is nothing better than capturing these kind of moments.
Oh Trian, I knew I was in for a treat! This post is like lemon sorbet after eating canned veggies , The first photo I was actually enchanted with, ordinary bird or no, and then I saw that GORGEOUS creature you call Miss Molly, – lucky you !- amd make pictures of sea life in all of their natural splendor and I realized that I actually do see things this way? I never make myself too busy that I can’t experience some wonder everyday. I also leave time for something special. And one of those things is reading these treat, as I have come to think of your posts.
keep rising Trina !
XX, Elle
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