Tiny Fingers

"His fingers

are so tiny,

so marvelously perfect.

Soon they will

reach out to touch

the smiling faces

of everyone around him...

These little hands

will explore, discover,

and bring the world to him

for his inspection and delight.

With these hands he will throw balls,

capture bugs, and build castles in the sand.

He will use them to open books

and unlock the doors of knowledge.

These are the hands

that may someday sculpt, make music,

or cuddle children of his own.

His hands

are so tiny now,

and yet within them lie the future

and the fulfillment

of all his precious dreams.

So hold him gently

and watch with pride

as he reaches out in love and joy

to all of life. "

I tear up everytime I read this card - just thinking about what beautiful things Elias is going to do with his tiny fingers one day. Someday he'll do more than just hold my finger. I can't wait to see the wonderful things he will do!