A 'Smile', It Doesn't Tell It All...Or Perhaps It Does

Karen with the Kindergarten class

A 'Smile', does not always tell it all. We took this picture of the kids at Casa Hogar so we can remember their names. It was a tough class, even though small, to keep their attention. Before we left for the day I asked if anyone le gustan un abrazo? That is, would anyone like a hug. Except for one little guy who was having an especially tough day they jumped at the idea. Not that most kids would not do the same. With these children I definitely sensed a great need for a hug...an embrace! Then I looked over at their caregiver...a lady our age who daily is part of their lives. And I cry.......Why you ask? Because she looked so exhausted. So very, very exhausted. And I cry again. Oh she needs a hug and more. And I pray...oh Lord, please grant the care-givers of these children your grace. We are there only an hour or two. This is their life. Rewarding yes, but VERY exhausting. They need more full-time care-givers. And more part-time help as well. Will you please pray with me? And Jesus said, "For the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these."

I then take a second look at this picture...the resilience of children, unaware of the struggle of life. Might we as adults find the joy that abounds from the depths of their little beings. Oh we can learn a lot.  

Kutless says it so well is their song 'SMILE'

"Though everything's the same inside there's something real
A faith which causes me to change. (But what's different now)
A spark is gleaming in my eye like diamond stars that fill the sky
I think a smile says it all
A smile says it all  

I see what a smile can say about me
I know that words are not always what speak
Sometimes it's not what I say
That the world around me seems to understand" 

Kutless

Perhaps we can say less and just smile more...