Living in the moment

I'm learning to live in the moment. Life is a string of moments. Events have put that in perspective for me. I used to think if I could get through the tough parts then I could enjoy life.

I thought if I can get my oldest through his teen years, peer pressure ( which is so much bigger than when I was a teen- that's another blog topic) driving, exams- if I can get through this work day, this customer who I will never satisfy- if I can get my mother in law through this round of chemo, if I can get my dad through surgery....

Instead of worrying about the ifs, I'm taking each moment. Enjoying my boys' laughter, their quirky sense of humor, my oldest son's dimple, my middle son's silly jokes, my youngest son's hugs, the sun shining in my car, my dog's kisses, my husband's positive approach to our challenges, my dad's spirit as he asks all of his nurses to dance.

God gives us these moments. It's up to us to embrace them. I'm soaking them all in like today's sunshine. It's ok that I'm not outside in the sunshine because I can see it out the window. I can feel it's warmth on my cheek. 

I don't have to wait for the ifs. Instead, I choose to embrace the now. I hope you embrace the now, the moments, the dance. "Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again. Rejoice" Philippians 4:4.

Grace and Peace, 

Misty