He Stole My Heart

His name is Bryce.

He has a smile that will win the heart of anyone who crosses his path.

His laugh is just as infectious.

I admit it. I swooned. He made me swoon.

Bryce is five months old and is the best possible reminder of what is good and right in this world.

I met Bryce in the checkout line yesterday. We were both hanging out waiting for the flurry to settle all around us. He in his stroller, me riding the electric cart the store provides. We were on the same level so it was inevitable our eyes would meet.

It was all over after that. My heart was taken. I talked to that little guy and we laughed. I was having so much fun that it was some time before I realized something: all the big people (those towering over Bryce and me in our buggies) were standing about smiling and chuckling at the antics going on. After a few minutes a lady beside us got in on the fun. She had a snowman that was all sparkly and Bryce really loved him. So then we are all giggling like little school girls and loving every minute of it.

It might have been a blip in history but it sure did make my day and the day of the other people in line. Bryce's mama even enjoyed it, thanking me for distracting him for the ten minutes it took to handle her transaction. I thanked her -- it brought great joy to my day.

Five minutes with Bryce will wipe off the sour look on most anyone's face!

I needed that innocent reminder that love abounds.
I needed that reminder of how freeing laughter can be.
I needed to be reminded of the power found in a smile.
All the people around me seemed to need those reminders as well.

Perhaps the cashier summed it up best for all of us when she said, "With all the bad things and bad news going on, I sure am grateful God reminded us of the power of love through Bryce this morning."

Yep. Don't need to add anything to that.

Enjoying the Journey,
Debra

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Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your path straight.

-- Proverbs 3:5-6 --

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