Time slips through

There are moments when life slows down long enough for me to snap a still shot to capture where life has me t o d a y.

Times where I recognize the importance of taking it all in and savoring the seconds with the ones I love.

Another son celebrated a milestone last weekend as he said “I do” and became united in marriage with his beautiful bride. This time around my mama heart knew what was coming with his new chapter. You see, we went through this last summer when his twin brother got married. I didn’t realize then how much things would change and how little we would all be together. Now I know. Our oldest has been gone for many years. Not once has it been easy.

Another mama with adult children recently said to me… “you never let go”… and I am comforted to know that it’s okay to hold on forever.

Although they are called to leave and cleave, they do come home and life does continue to bring new memories and treasures for a growing family. I know there are many wonderful seasons ahead with new experiences for me to behold. And I’m so grateful for that.

And I pray that I will continue to find days to

stop.

pause.

rest.

reflect.

On the beauty that each chapter brings. Because life is such a gift and the ones God gives us to love are so precious. And I want to let it all sink into my heart a little bit deeper just how lovely this journey is.