Saturday, May 12, 2012
Thursday, May 3, 2012
He's Got The Whole World
(Originally written Nov 11, 2011)
So about two weeks ago, I expereinced something pretty cool as a dad. Noah was chillin in his car seat right before we were about to leave to go somewhere, just smiling away. At one point he smiled at me and slowly lifted his hand out towards me, as if to give me a high five. Whenever I pressed my hand against his, he interlocked his tiny, little fingers around mine and smiled. This was cool to me because, in my mind it was kind of like him giving me a high five or saying, "I'm glad you're here".
Now this could of totally been an involuntary movement and he could of just simply wanted to play or wanted me to get him out of the car seat. But being the new parent that I am, I took it for something more. Either way it got me thinking about the significance that hands represent in our lives. Hands are used to help us express our emotion and can represent major points in our lives.
-A major checkpoint in a baby's development is when they first "find their hands" and learn to clap.
-To show approval or joy, we clap our hands at great speeches or concerts.
-When a couple is first flirting and they hold hands for the first time.
-We clasp our hands together when praying
-Throwing our hands up in the air and looking up with fist clench represents triumph (think of Will Smith in "Pursuit of Happyness" after he got the job at the end of the movie
Hands can convey messages like good job with a thumbs up, or other gestures that are not meant so positively. Sign language allows people to communicate that otherwise couldn't. When we first brought Noah home, I remember how me and Danielle would just stare at his tiny hands wrapped around our fingers. At this moment I remember thinking that I hope Noah always finds comfort and guidance in my hands. I am sure it is what our Father God must always think too. It is a hard concept to master, but we are always safely in HIS grasp. I know that in my life and should be seeking his hands for guidance more often. Whether for thanks, wisdom, or even just to say "I'm glad you're here."
So about two weeks ago, I expereinced something pretty cool as a dad. Noah was chillin in his car seat right before we were about to leave to go somewhere, just smiling away. At one point he smiled at me and slowly lifted his hand out towards me, as if to give me a high five. Whenever I pressed my hand against his, he interlocked his tiny, little fingers around mine and smiled. This was cool to me because, in my mind it was kind of like him giving me a high five or saying, "I'm glad you're here".
Now this could of totally been an involuntary movement and he could of just simply wanted to play or wanted me to get him out of the car seat. But being the new parent that I am, I took it for something more. Either way it got me thinking about the significance that hands represent in our lives. Hands are used to help us express our emotion and can represent major points in our lives.
-A major checkpoint in a baby's development is when they first "find their hands" and learn to clap.
-To show approval or joy, we clap our hands at great speeches or concerts.
-When a couple is first flirting and they hold hands for the first time.
-We clasp our hands together when praying
-Throwing our hands up in the air and looking up with fist clench represents triumph (think of Will Smith in "Pursuit of Happyness" after he got the job at the end of the movie
Hands can convey messages like good job with a thumbs up, or other gestures that are not meant so positively. Sign language allows people to communicate that otherwise couldn't. When we first brought Noah home, I remember how me and Danielle would just stare at his tiny hands wrapped around our fingers. At this moment I remember thinking that I hope Noah always finds comfort and guidance in my hands. I am sure it is what our Father God must always think too. It is a hard concept to master, but we are always safely in HIS grasp. I know that in my life and should be seeking his hands for guidance more often. Whether for thanks, wisdom, or even just to say "I'm glad you're here."
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