Beautiful Pictures...

It is so funny how my perspective has changed over the last few months. I have been an avid scrapbooker for over 8 years now, and photos of my children are my passion in life. There is nothing I love more than to look at pictures of Blake, Allison, and Ashley. My favorite photos of the children are those that show the changing of their ages. Pictures of their hands and feet are on the absolute top of my list. Today I became so excited as the doctor presented me with one of the most beautiful photographs I had ever seen. It was "text book" perfect according to Ashley's doctor. As I looked upon this beautiful photo something struck me as funny. To anyone else it would probably be grotesque and confusing, but to Ashley's mom this was ranking up there with one of the best pictures in my photo collection. I no longer look for the perfect shot of Ashley's face or her eyes. It's not pictures of her fingers or toes that put the biggest smile on my heart. These days my favorite pictures are of her "guts". Thats right. Her intestine. To be specific, her small intestine. There is just something about a nice pink photo of this long, circular tube that warms my heart. Not only do I find beauty in the fact that it looks healthy, but I find beauty in it because it too, just like my Ashley was a gift. A priceless gift. Something that measures far beyond riches or treasures.

I am so happy to announce that Ashley's scope was perfect. Things look so good and there are no signs of rejection. I am more than thankful for my "beautiful pictures".