Yesterday, after nearly running into some guy at QT who was apparently in a hurry, I was contemplating how busy life is. I was thinking about how I am speeding along, not always paying attention: taking children places, running errands, or even when just doing stuff at home.
Life goes fast. It seems like yesterday I was in high school. Could my first baby really be 11? Could I possibly be one of those 3o-something mothers, already?? Have we really been married almost 12 years?
We need to cherish the time. Every generation say it... we have all heard it before. Older people saying how their life seemed to speed by in the blink of an eye. And when we're young, we smile and nod, but really don't understand what they mean at all.
I am amazed every day at the growth of my children. When they are toddlers, it seems like we'll have them forever. (and we don't always relish that thought!) But as they get older, we begin to realize how quick it really does go by.
I am amazed as I think of all the loved ones in my life who are now gone. How I wish I had slowed down and enjoyed the time with them more. You never know when it will be the last time you see them. My life has been so blessed with people who have loved me and poured into my life. I thank the Lord for them. I look forward to the someday when we will meet again.
In the meantime... I want to slow down and enjoy my family: my parents, my siblings, my husband, my children, and all my beloved friends. I want to enjoy the moments, and praise God for all that He has given me.
"Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him, all creatures here below. Praise Him above, Ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen."
I could not agree more! One book I read over again when I am feeling this way is Karen Kingsbury's Let Me Hold You Longer! The opening page of the book sums it up completely
ReplyDelete"Long ago you came to me,
a miracle of firsts:
First smiles and teeth and baby steps,
a sunbeam on the burst.
But one day you will move away
and leave me to your past,
And I will be left thinking of
a lifetime of your lasts..."
"would I have held on longer if I'd known they were your last?"
I think the answer is YES, always yes.
Thanks Annie for reminding me of that right now as I snuggle a new life and struggle through the first few months :)