Cherishing the Moments
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
This past weekend my girls and I enjoyed a grand time at the park. We played wiffle ball and laughed till our bellies hurt. Even our two dogs got into the fun chasing the ball and running with it. Hot dogs and cheeseburger bites kept us fueled as we all just enjoyed being together outside. Later in the day we went to our community pool. Yesterday the water was still cool but good enough for us to jump in, splash and have fun.
These seemingly ordinary moments are so precious to me. My daughters are growing up quickly. Noelle's fifteenth birthday was yesterday. When I look at her I still see the little girl's face that captured my heart years ago. And even though she is now experiencing the challenging teen years I frequently catch glimpses of that same bright, glorious sunshine which is her personality. Her laughter and enthusiasm for life touch all who know her.
It is so true that we have this moment. That is all. The future is unknown. But this moment is ours. Knowing that helps me to push aside the demands of the day, the necessary to-do list and give myself totally to playing with my girls. Its days like yesterday that we talk about for years. Days of laughing. Days of spontaneity. Days of holding close the ones we love.
Last night we watched the inspirational movie Bella. It is an utterly unique movie which just captured my heart with its sensitivity and honesty. I found myself brushing tears from my cheeks as I watched it. As I retired last evening I whispered another prayer of thanks for two women in Russia who gave their daughters the chance to be adopted. My life has never been the same. And I'm forever grateful.
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