Sight

"No eyes that have seen beauty ever lose their sight."

~Jean Toomer

I went to the eye-doctor today. I have always been afraid of going blind. One of those crazy, unfounded fears of mine. Everything checked out okay for my prescription and such. Then at the end the Dr. asked if he could dilate my eyes to check on their 'health'.

I immediately started worrying to myself. "What if they aren't healthy, what if he tells me I'll be blind by the time I'm 30? What if, what if, what if."

Then I had to laugh at myself. I'm such a worry-er. So I stopped worrying.

I decided, instead, to think about what a blessing my sight has been.

Some of my favorite sights are:

Waking up to seeing my husband next to me. And his eyes. And his smile. And just him.

Walking into the boys room and seeing those adorable little grins and arms reaching out to be picked up.

A sunrise or sunset. They are so different, but equally beautiful.

Even better: a sunrise/sunset on the beach.

The snow covered mountains. They take my breath away.

Family. Every single one of them.

People hugging.

People laughing. What an uplifting sight.

A rainbow after it rains.

The first spring blossoms.

A clean room. A clean kitchen. A clean house.

Folded piles of laundry.

The view from an airplane window. (especially when they are clouds)

My boys discovering something new.

Daddies with their kiddos.

An expectant momma.

Couples holding hands.

A brand new baby.

My brand new babies.

Weston kissing and hugging his little brother.

Tave's scrunchy-nose face.

My hubby when he walks in the door after work.

My boys (all 3 of them) laughing together.

Family again. Parents, siblings, cousins, grandparents, aunts, uncles ~ I just love seeing all of them.

Anything that makes my boys happy.

I have been blessed to see so much beauty in my life.

(and still will be...my eyes checked out fine)