The Three Shades of Us

Most of the time I completely forget that James, Jasmine and I are so diverse. Sometimes we'll be snuggled on the couch, watching a movie or engaging in a tickle-a-thon, and I'll look down at our hands and realize how unique our family is. Other times we'll be out in public and I'll notice people staring; a not so subtle reminder that we're still something of a rarity.

In the beginning, it made me angry. Now it just makes me smile. I smile because I know how beautiful we are. I smile because I know that somewhere out there, a lovely new"colorful" relationship is in that developmental stage and needs some reassurance that they are not alone. I smile because I have two special people in my life that give me a reason to Every. Single. Day.

I happened upon this quote the other day. I'm sure at one point you've all heard that saying "Love knows no color." It's a great quote, but I don't feel that it fully captures the essence of love. This one does.

"Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at it destination full of hope." --Maya Angelo

So my question today is a simple one. One that you should ask yourself daily to remind you just how blessed you are. What makes you smile?

XOXO Reese