Is life speeding by for anyone besides me?
I find myself saying over and over again, "where does the time go?"
The kids are growing up. Their activities keep me in constant fast forward.
I haven't blogged in awhile because I really don't know what to blog about. When I am running like I have been it isn't conducive to quiet moments of reflection.
But within the constant movement there are moments, however small, that remind me why I'm here.
A tug on the heartstrings because of a talk in church.
A quiet whispering that brings comfort.
Prayers that are answered by a loving Father.
And then there are the reminders to open my eyes and see the world around me. This lovely world that was created for us.
The other day as I was walking into the dentist office I noticed a rose bush growing by the door (how could I not notice it? It was taller than me). On the impulse of the moment, I gently cupped one of the open buds, leaned in, put my nose next to the soft petals and inhaled the sweet fragrance of summer.
It didn't' occur to me until a few days later that I had actually stopped to smell the roses.
Hmm imagine that.
Amanda...I love how you think! We all need to slow down, and find time to as you say "smell the roses"! This life that we have been given is way to short, and we need to make the most of every moment!
ReplyDeleteEvan just gave a talk in church on mothers. He wrote it himself so I had not idea what he was going to say! But when he said that his favorite thing about me was that I was funny...well It about made me cry. He didn't say "she always gets me to practice on time" or "her dinners are good" He remembered how much we love to laugh together! I love that boy!
Thanks for always making me think! Why didn't I know you better when you lived here?!