day 17 - what do you see...

lilly jane sees things.  when she looks at a picture of a flower she doesn't just see a flower but all the colors that came together to make the flower.  when she sees the letter "B" she sees a butterfly.  when she sees a baby she sees a little being who she wants to play with.  when she sees me cooking/baking she asks how she can help.  when she sees me cleaning she will grab the duster and get to work.  when she hears music she sees an opportunity to dance.  when she sees glitter and fabric she sees a craft.  when she sees paper and pencil she sees an art project waiting to emerge.  when she sees another child she wants to play.  when she sees a ball/swing/friend/board she ALWAYS chooses to play. when she senses pain she looks to console.  the amazing thing about lilly is that when she "sees" she moves, she does something, she communicates, reacts.  she amazes me - she teaches me. 

today she went outside after school with the intention of playing.  after a while i looked out the window and realized lilly had shoveled the driveway.  not because i asked her to, but because she could see that it needed to be done.  i can't wait to see what God has in store for this sweet girl!