SURPRISED !!!

WOW ! this little guy is surprised - two posts in one day

This was a quick one with just a few touches added .
Dontcha ' just love his eyes - can't you imagine at the turn
of the century or before when this picture was made
-- the flash and noise going off. He ( she ?) was so startled .
I always wonder how in the world did they get all the children to be so serious .
I don't think , that children came into the world without smiles ,
just were redirected then .. As I think of that -- It reminds me of
the children at the Mission church ( trailer park mission ) ,where my Hub teaches
on Sundays -during our churchs second service .
Sometimes when they first come on their first visit and are
welcomed, given breakfast , and after the Bible story and crafts
are given a special treat (always a favorite of the kids -blow-pops ) they still
may never smile, and this can go on for several weeks - sometimes only
once or twice --but sometimes their need and hurt is so deep -and they have no trust -
for adults have wounded their little hearts and minds .
Their smiles and trust has to be earned, by patience , and caring
and the feeling of safety . Sorry to get so sad here , but it is a reality .
Pray for those children -will show some of their pics
soon , if I can get them scanned in correctly.
Sometimes they are with us at the Mission for several months or even years -or some are
gone quickly ,into the night , parents , not able to pay rent or in trouble with
the police , - we never know where . --those are the hardest to
think about . We know God is in control and pray that God's word is hidden in their hearts,
and will be remembered by them - That he loves them , no matter their circumstances .
Give your children an extra hug today -- Just as I will my three grown children and their
spouses , and my sweet Grandchildren (2 ).
. Blessings - Kathy - GA