Gratitude and Tears of Joy

I don't know about other people, but when I share a moment of love or joy with someone it makes a lasting impression on me. I can remember fine details about the sound of their voice, the expression on their face and the volumes that their body language speaks. I am very grateful for these observation skills because it allows me carry smiles around with me in my mind. I can imagine them and actually relive moments of joy and love.

I can totally picture the adorable smiles you get on your faces when you hear something that pleases you. I can see the little tears that well up a bit in some of your eyes even when you're happy or the way some of you scrunch up your nose. I can imagine others of you tossing your head back as you guffaw. These are precious and treasured memories. Thank you all for sharing yourselves with me.

Although my dad passed away almost 9 years ago, I can still hear his voice in my head saying, "tears of joy, tears of joy". He said that every single time he told me about the day I was born and every time he told me that story he cried tears of joy.