Over the Thanksgiving holiday, my daughter was home from college and my household was “back to normal” because all of us were together as a family. I mentioned this in a previous post. My house was back in order and it was such a blessing for me.
It was wonderful to have the past few days with the four of us doing what we do best- being a family. I was able to see my daughter and son spend time together, was able to go to sleep knowing for a fact that we were all safe and healthy, and most of all, enjoy family dinner and movies together. Wow- could I be more happy?
Having said these things, I also have to add that during the past few days, I was able to see and experience just how fast time flies. The 4 days having my family together under one roof seemed to have sped by in the blink of an eye! It went so quickly. I know 4 days isn’t a long time to begin with, but in all honesty, this past four days seems more like it was only 24 hours now that darling daughter is heading back to campus.
Both my daughter and son are teenagers, but it seems like just yesterday that I was holding them in my arms after having just given birth. Counting 10 fingers and toes, smelling that wonderful baby smell, looking into those wide, innocent eyes and just wondering what life held for them. That was 18 years ago for darling daughter, and 13 years ago for handsome son. That’s a long time, but where has all that time gone so quickly?? I just don’t know, but I am so thankful for each and every moment.
I guess my point in all this is to remember to be thankful for the blessing of every moment God gives you. Don’t take any of it for granted, because there is no way to get those moments back. You can enjoy the memories, the pictures, the home movies, but you can’t actually go back in time and relive any of it. Take advantage of the joys of living. Savor every precious day and make the most of it.
