Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away!" (Anonymous)
Our son is now home from UK after completing his sophomore year! Our daughter has been a KCU graduate for a year! Oh, how time passes so quickly! I definitely miss those moments when they were learning to talk, walk, read and grow into the amazing young people they have become. I miss the adorable handwritten papers from elementary school, the exciting stories at the end of each day and the school concerts.
But now I enjoy hearing their young adult experiences, goals, dreams, laughter and faith journeys. We discuss life as four adults, learning from one another on new and exciting levels. I have a choice at this point in my life. I can mourn for the way things used to be and miss out on joys of today and hopes for tomorrow. Or I can cherish those precious memories I hold close to my heart and decide to embrace each new chapter in this journey of life. Oh, I will always be the wife and mom whose eyes tear up on first days of kindergarten, college and new beginnings. But I refuse to believe that all the breath-taking moments of life are over! I am convinced that God has many more amazing "Wow" opportunities ahead in this life...and the next!
As long as there is breath in me, I will not focus on age and restrictions. I will adjust as best as possible....and continue seeking incredible breath-taking, "Yay, God" moments of love, laughter, life and learning. Although life is not easy or without concerns and complications, I pray that when my journey is complete here, I will leave knowing I was more blessed than burdened, loved each moment of living and lived this life faithfully loving. May each breath we take be embraced, cherished, lived and a reflection of His love and hope! We have THIS moment...may it be breath-taking!♥~thl (written May, 2012)
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