Is a child’s smile not the most beautiful thing in the world?
One of the greatest blessings in this life of ours is the ability to give. I absolutely love photographing weddings, for many reasons, and one being the beautiful children you see. There is a thrill when capturing the perfect moments between a newly married husband and wife, but there is a thrill of a different kind, when photographing the cute little ring bearer or flower girl, see even the mention of the word brings a warm smile to the face, or what about the precious baby that’s all dressed up for this special occasion called a wedding, this childs never seen you before, and yet she (or he) gives you a smile that almost melts your camera!
All children are beautiful, and really touch my heart like nothing else can. That is why I love going to Children’s Mercy Hospital and donating stuffed animals for the children. One of my favorite stuffed animals was a HUGE teddy bear with the sweetest face and soft as silk to the touch. All the animals I take there have to “speak to me”. They all have to have a kind face, soft touch and a soothing color.
It is the highlight of my month to walk into Children’s Mercy Hospital with teddy bears in hand, oh this Easter a rabbit also made the cut and joined the bears, I could tell by his expression that he was thrilled to be going.
It’s also fun to see the smiles on the faces of the adults when you walk in there with all these animals in tow, let’s face it, to be able to bring a smile to someones face is the greatest joy. A simple act of kindness brings happiness to all.
Due to infection control guidelines only new items are accepted (with the exception of gently used books). Whatever it is that tugs at your heart, that’s what you need to do. Whatever that silent voice is saying to you it is saying for a reason. When you see something and you are moved, start moving yourself towards it, and the reward will be great.
“It is more blessed to give than to receive”……..as the Good Book says.
Nita Chyree’