Every once in a while, I catch a glimpse of my babies. On one hand it seems so long ago that they were babies... another lifetime. And my friends and family that are further along in life than I will laugh at me because I am, in all reality, only moments past the baby days. Things hit harder these days as my baby goes through her firsts that are our 'last firsts.' But, all is well. Life is good, I cannot and will not complain. There are things to enjoy and appreciate in each stage. The baby days are precious, but almighty tiring and mine were quite a challenge because I had a sight of growing up of my own to do! (My husband could testify, but he won't, because he is too sweet!) Life changes and just when you are in the new groove, it changes again! Often it is a good change, and when it isn't, it could be a great learning opportunity!
So the pics above, if you couldn't tell, are Phoebe. This morning I fixed her hair in flashback style, I love it! What treasures God gave us in our children....
I get flashbacks of Nate when he gets animated and silly, all of the sudden he will do something that flies me back to when he was a little boy.
And just the other night at dinner, Ellie said something in just the way she used to, and once again I found myself flying back in time to her as a two year old. Ahhhh, mmmmm.... it hurts so good. Sweet memories have a way of making you wish you were back there, don't they? But in all honesty, I do not want to go back. I love my life right where I am. Unless of course, the genie in the bottle says I can go back and re-do it all but as I am now, with the knowledge that I am getting to re-live life, so that I really soak it up and have my perspective straight, you know. I missed so much because I was out of focus. And I don't have to re-learn all those lessons the hard way again! HA!SNORT! So, I'll just enjoy the flashbacks as they come and thank God for them! I do love the idea that we might get to watch home movies with God and He can give us all of the behind-the-scenes. I am sure He has a big ol' bowl of the best popcorn and, of course, M&M's that never run out! (right, Mikey?!)
Love y'all! XO
Live intentionally!
Life changes,
Life changes,
and GOD IS GOOD!
"Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal." 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
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