This picture was taken at an apple orchard in Vermont. I am holding our youngest granddaughter, Lily (age 2...or, "big," in her words) and she is picking apples.
Of all the pictures that were taken on our last visit, I keep going back to this one. The two heads together - one head with short, woman-made curls and startling white hair; one head with long, natural wavy curls and soft auburn colored hair
and the two arms - one bigger and stronger wrapped in bright plaid supporting the smaller body and providing a way to reach higher; the other arm smaller and wrapped in soft fabric with stripes that intimately holds close where it is safe so the other arm and can reach out and explore.
Two bodies - one older; one younger- sharing a task, sharing moment - a holy, sacred moment in time. A moment that cannot be recaptured though there will always be apples to pick.
Precious and priceless are these moments that are shared with loved ones.
Precious and priceless are these moments that make up our memories and make us smile.
Precious and priceless are these moments that create a foundation for love to grow.
Precious and priceless are these moments that sustain us when moments are not so precious.
Today I pray you will have opportunity to partake and make a few precious and priceless moments of your own. Hands holding hands. Hearts holding hearts.
May the Lord bless you and keep you,
May the Lord make His Face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you,
And may the Lord look upon you with His favor and give you His peace,
In the Name of the Father, in the Name of the Jesus, His Son, and in the Name of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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