Sun Rays

Matt painted me this painting for Christmas. It just reaffirmed my belief that the hand made, well thought out gifts are the most meaningful of all. This and the picture that Nicole made in school for both of us were my favorite gifts.

There is significance to this depiction of the rays of sunlight that are peeking and poking out from behind the cloud. Matt knew and remembered that I have often remarked how I love the beams of sunlight that appear through cracks in the clouds; that to me it is as if God is reaching down and touching me with his love reassuring me that even in the darkest times everything will be alright. And then he captured that image in this painting for me. Isn't it beautiful? The image and the message touched me tremendously.