Zipper suits come in many colors. They come in red. They come in black. They come in white. They come in brown. They come in yellow. They come in mixes of those colors, too. What color is your zipper suit?

     Your zipper suit is special because of family qualities passed on to you by your father and mother, like the color of your eyes and hair and how tall you'll be. In the whole world, there's no other zipper suit quite like your own.

     Is your zipper suit really you? Of course not. It's only the wrapping for the wonderful gift you are. It's what's inside your zipper suit that counts - things like love and kindness and being responsible.

     Some zipper suits are born with challenges. Their owners have special work to do - things to teach and learn, like patience and tolerance and acceptance.

     Some zipper suits are changed by illness or accident, offering their owners an opportunity to grow in unexpecterd ways. Some zipper suits are stronger than others. Some zipper suits last longer, giving their owners years more wear.

     Zipper suits can be tall or short, plump or thin. Some zipper suits seem to look better - or is it because we just think so? The true beauty of a zipper suit can't be seen with the eyes alone. Your heart feels it.

     Are there things about your zipper suit you wish you could change? Every zipper suit would welcome some changes. It doesn't matter.

     When the time comes to set your zipper suit aside, know that in God's eyes, it was perfect.

     And so are you.