Wonder-ful

I have started a new bible study called Wonderstruck.  The first lesson is on "awakening" to the wonder of God...noticing the things around us that reveal God and make us want to know him more.  One of the homework assignments was to write down three moments in the past week in which you've encountered the wonder of God and his handiwork.
I thought...
Then I remembered the tenderness with which my husband held me just this morning.  His gentle strength, and the way he loves me continually puts me in awe.  He has been a living, breathing example of God's love for me.
I thought some more...
And I chuckled a little at the memory of Parker laughing at himself over some silly spelling mistake he had made.  His sense of humor is so quirky and wide ranging he often makes me laugh out loud before I even feel it coming. He appreciates the cheesy and the ironic.  He reminds me of the creativity of God...the surprising way He can turn a situation on it's side and bring joy from it.
I thought a little more...
And I remembered the pictures Hillary posted of herself and a couple of other girls, dressed in formals and masks for a Masquerade Ball.  These are new friends, and she is embracing new experiences in a new place.  Her fearless willingness to try things that would scare me reminds me of the God Who Makes Things New.  She sees wonder in the world and captures it with her camera.
And this is just one week's worth.  If I never saw another sunset, or heard another song...if I never attended another church service, or marveled at a fat full moon...these three humans God has put so close to me would be enough to make me believe in God.
I think that is Wonderful.  Just like they are.