Moments

Today I heard Ann Voskamp speak about her book One Thousand Gifts, and as a Mom I just loved this excerpt. Jack I couldn't have said it better to you, it is all about life's moments and the many gifts God has given us everyday. Sometimes I want to shake myself, shake others in my life, and say "Just enjoy NOW...this time...we will never get it back"! Why worry and rush and plan for tomorrow if we can't appreciate and enjoy today. The ones we are blessed with in our lives, the every day daily tasks that we will treasure once they chapter in our life is closed.

I have many weaknesses, but I believe that one of my strengths is that I appreciate each day, give thanks for the simple things and simple moments. Certainly I fall short and I can do a much better job at it still, I need reminders like this. But I learned at a young age that we aren't promised tomorrow. I am not guaranteed tomorrow with any of those that I love. Only God knows the timing. I must trust Him with that and not take for granted the time he gives me.

Maybe that's why I love taking pictures and started this blog. So that I can document the everyday Jack so you can look back and understand that we loved and appreciated the everyday with you and our family and friends. We have so much to be thankful for!

And what a wonderful time to be reminded of this than fall? The gorgeous trees, cool breeze, and colorful setting sun are there for us to enjoy. The challenge is to turn off the TV and put down the phone... and just pay attention to them and each other.

Ah, I just love this!