Innocence

I was thinking that I would take the pictures of Christ this month and put them in chronological order according to his age. I have found that to be more difficult than I first thought, as well as that I just couldn't do it. I am being guided through this experience and I really need to stay true to it and post what is inspiring me at the time and moment. I do have a special woman/friend in my life that has a chronological picture order for me and I can't wait to get it and share it, I really do want to see them all together like that. However in the mean time I am going to continue to post what is inspiring me each day. I found this one last night and truly fell in love with it. How could I not with my boy, I just smile right back at it!!!

 My dear friend Lindsay came over today with her little guy (not so little lol.. he is the same age as Chris and taller than Jimmy already) and stayed for several hours. It was so wonderful to have all the boys together and watch and listen to them play as well as be able to do some VERY much needed catching up. I could just imagine one of the boys going right up to Christ and playing with him just as this little boy is doing!! I included the artist's statement because I could't say it any better and agree with every part of it fully!!

"Innocence" by: David Bowman

This is David's artist statement for his piece:

"The Savior tells us we need to become as little children to inherit the kingdom of God. I’ve often wondered what it is about little children Jesus loves most, and I think its their innocence. They are clean slates, seeing the world and others through untarnished eyes. Their hearts are pure, without the baggage of cynicism and self-doubt. In this piece, I’ve tried to imagine how a child would act upon meeting the Master for the first time. Without reservation or inhibition, I think he would simply want to play with Him. He would be at complete ease, allowing his pure little heart to soak in the love and laughter of His pure, infinite heart. Its no wonder Christ delights in these little ones and sets them up to be our examples."

I hope that I can live up to their examples!!