being loved

Bella is 18 months old, well almost, and we’ve entered a new stage that I love. Maybe this will sound a little warped or mean, but every time I leave for work or even walk out of the room she cries. And this is no wimper mind you… this is full on, ugliest face in the world cry. But the best part is she’s started doing this dramatic thing were she covers her eyes. She’s such a drama queen (like her mom), her face will start to wince up and then the hands come to the eyes and the water works flow.

Ok so I know Beck loves me, most the time :), I know I’m loved like crazy by my Savior, but this is different. I have never felt more needed or depended on in my life and its a great feeling. Every time she cries for me it breaks my heart, but it reminds me just how much she loves me. I love being loved. There is no feeling like it in the world. It makes me want to be a better dad, to support and care for her more than ever. Love works in crazy ways and it causes you to do crazy things. Feeling that kind of love from another person makes you feel like you could succeed at anything. It gives hope in your dreams and strength in your weaknesses. Love is a support system in itself… it really does “lift us up where we belong.”

Now I could spiritualize this but I don’t think thats needed… but you can take it wherever you want :)