We had a fabulous time out in our neighborhood last night. This is the first time in 8 1/2 years of parenting that all 3 kids really enjoyed this holiday. It was fun to see their little feet run from house to house and hear Joely gigging about how much fun he was having. Our little social butterfly, Ash, loved running into all of her classmates and church friends. Little miss mommy, Aly, was doing what she does best and being the "mother hen" to Joely, protecting him from all of the scary costumes and decor.
As each year passes I know this moment of our lives will be a memory which is why I intend to soak up every single moment and be thankful for the blessings that God has poured out on me.
I cannot help but think of the second part of Malachi 3:10:
“and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it."
Even though the beginning of this verse talks about bringing your whole tithe into the storehouse and testing God with it, it shows me that when we surrender our whole LIVES to HIM, HE will bless us in every way possible just for our obedience and for that I say THANK YOU.
3 comments:
It seems like it wasn't all that long ago, that I was in your shoes. I closed my eyes and now my children are all grown! I remember thinking at the time, "I have to enjoy these moments before they are gone" and I am glad I did. I still do that in my relationship with dad. I have learned not to get too attached with seasons in my life. Instead, I have learned to savor where God has me right now. Take in every sight, sound and even smell. Tuck it away inside of your heart and when those chapter of your life's book have been written, you will pull them out and delight in them. There are some bittersweet moments but there are no regrets...
I love you,
Mom
Yes I'm definitely realizing all of this...and appreciating every moment. I live you too!
**love
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