Hands

So there is a competition going on I thought I would enter.

Your best/ favourite bodily feature. I don't like much about me... so it was a bit hard. I was thinking eyes. I get told they are pretty cool. The problem is writing about your eyes and why you like that part.

"I like my eyes because they are pretty and blue, and I get complimented on them." BLAH!!!

SO I chose this

 I know it is a crappy photo but it was blown up.

My hands. I like them.
They are big for a lady but not manly... and they can pull off chunky jewellery.
They are delicate (and steady!) enough to thread a needle
They are strong and don't usually need a man to open a jar.
They are gentle and their touch can take away my childrens fear.

Research done on little micro prems like Nico, when they are still tiny, in isolettes, struggling to fight... a simple touch can improve all their vitals. Oxygen intake, heart rate, blood pressure. They are magic. When you can't do anything for your baby, not even hold him in your arms, feed him, lift him...the touch of your hand is all you have. The only thing you can do is softly hold his foot, place your palm on his back or your pinky in his fist and believe you are making a difference in his fragile life.

Nico at 6 weeks old

I love my hands. Not only as a body part but for what they have come to represent for me. They remind me of Nico's size, his progress and his struggle.

I also appreciate being able to scratch the annoying mozzie bite on my knuckle.

SO what about you? What's your fave body part? Take a photo and enter it over at Danimezza's blog.