Carefree Summer

Last Friday, after the afternoon rain had subsided, the kids went out back to play. I captured this photo from inside as they enjoyed a carefree summer day. It had been a particularly hard week in our nation marked by multiple acts of violence fueled by fear and hatred. I love the innocence that is represented in this photo, and even though my mama-heart weighs heavy as I think about raising my kids in this fallen world, I have so much hope for the positive influence that each of these little people will have on those around them.