When I truly SEE my children
I’m astonished every time.
Behind every attitude,
questionable behavior,
snotty remark,
dirty bathroom,
fender bender,
late-night emergency,
or unplanned interruption;
there stands before me
the greatest gift this
lifetime could ever bestow.
When I truly SEE my children
I’m humbled every time.
Behind every curious question,
light-hearted conversation,
comfortable silence,
or bold proclamation;
I’m reminded we’re all
spiritual beings having
a human experience:
learning together,
growing together,
loving one-another.
When I truly SEE my children
I’m thankful every time.
For they singlehandedly
chipped away at the
fortress of protection
I worked so hard
to build around
my vulnerable heart.
Once they allowed the
light to shine through,
my heart and soul
joyfully sang hallelujah.
When I truly SEE my children
I’m overjoyed every time.
My beautiful daughter,
so cunning and courageous,
refuses to accept the
status quo for herself.
My handsome son,
so kind-hearted and gifted,
lights up a room with
his presence and smile.
Each one opens my heart
in ways I thought impossible.
When I truly SEE my children
I’m able to clearly SEE
all of the world with my
eyes and heart wide open.
Peace and love,
~Travis
