Joy

My daughter, Hannah, is four years old.   She is lively, imaginative, and energetic.  Life is brimming over with emotions for her, ecstasy and tragedy are daily occurrences.  She is never dull or boring.  If you’ve spent more than a few minutes with her you will know this to be true!  She is also one of the most beautiful girls I’ve ever known.  (I can say that shamelessly because she looks nothing like me!) 
Her complexion is olive toned.  Her hair is a lustrous brown that is so dark it looks black.  Her large eyes are pools of dark chocolate, framed in long eyelashes and sparkling under expressive eyebrows.  Even when she’s mad, she possesses a kind of dramatic beauty, like thunderclouds over the mountains.   But it’s her smile that takes my breath away.  

When Hannah laughs, her whole being exudes the most natural, stunning beauty.  Her already pretty face brightens to the point of brilliance when she smiles.   Her heartfelt joy visibly pours out of every feature.  Her smile consumes me.  It is impossible to see it and not be called to join in her happiness.  It is no wonder that her middle name is Joy…she has it and she gives it! 

For me, Hannah serves as a reminder of the beauty that joy brings, not only to the face and countenance, but also to those who are around it.  The world needs more of our heartfelt, passionate, free-flowing joy!  Share your beautiful smile!  Laugh easily!  Shower your world with joy! 

Pursue Beauty…
Sarah