(click title for image) Sometimes I get so caught up in trying to make people happy, that I forget the reliable, and unconditional love I have from this boy. If I do one thing in a day, I want to make him smile. Everyone thinks their kid is the smartest and every pet owner thinks their pet is the cutest, but what I can say with confidence is that Azar has been my saving grace. Still, I get distracted and overlook how much he loves me. How often do we get so caught up that we neglect the love right in front of us? If I can sit still for a moment, he is sure to run over and tell me how much he loves me. Without fail. His smiling face has been a light through some dark periods. Sure, there were times I thought I might punt him off the 24th story, but with love there are often also expectations, and with expectations come disappointments. If we can learn to let go of our expectations, to be present and love things as they are, how much more content will we be? How much more love will we receive, if we just allow it?