In that moment

As I held a baby today; snuggled him when he was awoken from the Kenya rain, lightning, and thunder I thought of what it truly means to need someone. As he clung to me, he wrapped his little arms around my neck and I could feel him breathe and felt his little heart racing. His tears were falling on my shoulder and his quiet sobs were showing his fear of the unknown. I instantly thought of how it’s so real in that moment, in that moment all he needs is love and comforting and he is more real than you can imagine when you are millions of miles away. I thought how humbling it is to realize that we are all the same in this world, we all need someone who we can trust and go to when we need held and comforted, when we need to be told everything is going to be ok.

When all your basic needs are met; food to eat, water to drink, and your soul filled with your god, there is still the need for human touch… a loving equal. As I embrace this month, I am getting my share of snuggles and hugs and little ones to love on, but I am remembering to savor every moment and to feel every emotion. These kids are oh so loved and are blessed in so many ways. They will grow into young adults and have a huge family that they can love on and turn to when they need comforted. I am excited to spend the next couple weeks getting their attention, hugs and kisses. I will not longer take for granted what it means to need someone and how lucky you are when you finally have the ones around you that you want to have there when you need them. The ones that make you feel completely fulfilled are the ones with the gentle way that puts you at ease.