Hug away...

Look at these sweet girls. Just precious in my book. They have not a care in the world besides spelling tests on Friday and whose brother(s) might win the prize for being the most pesky that day. But seriously they don't ponder deep thoughts, have huge worries, fret over life. Nope they just live life in a way that when your momma says (while holding the camera) HUG~they do it. With their whole body, heart, face and arms everywhere. They did just what they wanted and hugged. They showed each other their love through that hug and it radiated into their smiles and laughter. They didn't wait to see if it would be reciprocated they just did it knowing that eventually if you hug someone like that then they will hug you back. No worries between them that's for sure.

How wonderful to have a friend who wants to show you how much you mean to them that they would hug you with their whole heart. As we grow up we loose our ability to really just hug! We know huggers and non-huggers in our life. The non-huggers keep their distance when hugging. They aren't being rude they are just uncomfortable and it really has nothing to do with you usually. They just aren't huggers. The side hug (appropriate in some cases~necessary when with the opposite sex) is what you get. Usually these people might be better with words than affection but I have known some who just can't get it out no matter how much you want to crack their shell. You just aren't going to know them the way you want. Then there are the people who are huggers. The people who will hold you tight when life hurts. Who will not let go just because the time limit has been reached. Who show their sympathy, love, joy, and heartache through their hugs. I love these people. I honestly love that physical contact that expresses love. I connect with these type of people. I thrive in this environment. Might be why I have Cameron. He is a hugger and it never gets old. Nor does he let go until it is enough.

I don't fault or discredit anyone's hug ever. I take them in and love every one I get. But I do savor the hug of a genuine person. Must be why Gracelyn's mean so much. She has it mastered.