Aren’t children an amazing gift to the world? They give so much just by being themselves. The other day I went to the park to looking for Ja (see "Special Friends"). I didn’t see her that day, but I had barely gotten into park when I was met by three toddlers. I didn’t recognize any of them, but they gave me a joyous welcome. They just saw me, screamed (think of a Braveheart battle cry, but with squeaky little high-pitched voices), and then they rushed at me and started hugging my knees (which was about as far as they could reach). They left me with warm fuzzies in my heart and a mysterious wet patch on one knee.  After this, I walked over to the swings and another little one (probably 3 yrs.old) rushed over to be picked up. In my previous encounter with her she was totally covered in sand, but really wanted to be held or to sit in my lap. (Seriously, how could I refuse her?) She learned my name, so today when she spotted me cutting through the park, she started yelling "Leen" as she raced over to greet me.
I could go on, and probably will some other time, but hopefully this reminds you of the amazing little gifts who are in your own sphere. May you richly enjoy them and bless them.