Have you ever had that feeling like a tickle in your nose that says you could sneeze at any moment? But this time the tickle isn't in your nose, it's in your chest and the sneeze comes in the form of tears. They're right there at the surface and any moment.. whether you're crossing kids and smiling and laughing one minute or doing the mundane ordinary task of grocery shopping, your eyes could let out a tearful sneeze.
You hope that no one can see your glassy eyeballs. You hope no one comes across you and says, "Is everything okay?" If someone says, "How are you?" That's easy to answer, "Fine! Fine, I'm fine." But, "Are you okay?" That is too loaded.
Then a friend that doesn't even know your sorrows brings you a teddy bear that sings,
"
Smile
Smile, though your heart is aching
Smile, even though it’s breaking
When there are clouds in the sky
you’ll get by
If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You’ll see the sun come shining through
for you
Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness Although a tear may be ever so near
That’s the time you must keep on trying
Smile what’s the use of crying
You’ll find that life is still worthwhile
If you’ll just
Smile"
Thank you.
Luk has learned how to "draw" on the computer. He made this picture and asked me to come look at it. I was really impressed. I honestly think it's better than anything I could ever do. I asked him if I could print it out and put it on the refrigerator. He was beaming when I hung it up. Then he said, "Mom you know why I made a sunset with mountains?" I answered him no.
