In tears.

I was at the metro station waiting for an elevator when I heard a little voice repeatedly calling out, "Mommy, Mommy!" Turned my head to see this exquisite, grinning, rosy-cheeked creature running with arms outstretched towards the Filipina standing beside me. The tiny girl's daddy followed close behind, adding to the surprise and delight on the woman's face.

What a blessing to witness this beautiful scene! Out of that single, precious moment came forth a surge of emotional memories: I remembered being a little girl; I remembered my little sisters; I remembered my parents and the loving home in which we siblings waited for them to come home after a long weekday. It was all too much. My happy tears said everything else for me.

Thank You, Lord, for punctuating a stressful workday with such a priceless gift. My heart is alive, my spirit is blazing and my palms laid out in praise for Your everyday miracles. Grant me a moment in return to now pray for that little girl and her family - that they may always find contentment in each other, joy in Your paths and more reasons to celebrate this life You have bestowed. I pray, too, for all the families out in the world. Especially those struggling in the face of worldly forces and temptations. Help us all forgive and rebuild where needed, and emerge ever stronger together. In Jesus' name, I offer these solemn words of thanksgiving and petition. Amen.