You know, the older I get, the more I like life.
The more I appreciate the circle of it.
Do you know what I mean? It seems like yesterday when my parents took me to the park, to swimming lessons, to school.
And while life certainly gives me the lemon-face sometimes (like yesterday–bleh, glad that’s over), it seems that the more I age, the more I just get it.
It’s going to be hard. I’m gonna have puffy-cry-eyes days. I’m going to feel slighted sometimes…and come back to a place where I remember I’m entitled to nothing.
Days will come and go, and some of those will feel too busy, too lazy, or just right. I’ll wake up sometimes and feel inadequate. Inadequate to be the best mom, the most loving and supportive wife, to write this blog.
But as sure as the uncertain days come, so will those filled with assurance and calling.
Days where my purpose is affirmed, where my feet are sure, where I care less about who I am not, but who I am trying to be.
Days where my child-like desire for simplicity takes over my desire for the picture-perfect clean kitchen.
On those days, I am still. I am awed by the simplest of moments. And I rest in them, knowing I will need the quiet.
For the next puffy-cry-eyes day.
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Lovely.
This is just what I needed to hear today. Thanks!
You touched my heart. Made me well up. And made me say thank you, GOD for this beautiful, new day…You get it, girly! The game of life is so challenging, confusing and sometimes frustrating!! But you get the underlined message of life. Live as though was your last day…giggle and be free as often as you can…stop hating what you cant be and be grateful for who you are! We are all here to learn and grow…to touch each others hearts and lend a helping hand. We are given so much and yet, we want to fuss over the trivial things of life…I needed this and I THANK YOU for posting it (especially today)! I had a lemon faced day yesterday! I had a client who got in a horrible accident on the way to see me…she had her new born in the car with her. They are safe and sound now…but the guilt that she was on her way to see me was too much for me to take…But today is a new day and I actually hear the birds singing as I am typing! lol So, thank you again! Xo, Meme
Perfectly said!
Well said! Love the pictures.
Great Post! We all need to slow down a bit and appreciate the simpler things in life! Because no one is promised tomorrow and each day, good or bad, is a blessing!
Beautiful picture of beautiful treasures. When my husband and I were first married, 42 years ago, he told me that he was not in charge of my happiness. I shall never forget it. I am in charge of how I perceive the day. Keep on smiling!
adorable photos!
I’m not good with words and I’m terrible at expressing my feelings, but reading something like this just PERFECTLY explains life.
“Days will come and go, and some of those will feel too busy, too lazy, or just right.”
This is my life at the moment, and just seeing it plain as day like that really puts it into perspective!! Thank you for taking the time to write and for sharing with us 🙂
So very true! I like this post.