Just to slow the moment down

This morning was beautiful. After staying up late last night reading a book, I was awaken by our little puppy. Thankfully my wonderful son was out of bed faster than I to take him out. It was only 7:45 at that point and I sent Caleb back to bed while stayed up with the dogs. It's been a long time since I intentionally got up that early, but as school will start next week it didn't hurt me a bit. I've taken to walking a mile each morning with Bo, our 10 year old lab. He is the best dog in the world, obedient, protective and loving. Why I waited so long is beyond me. After years of training, the word "heal" simply means I'll walk right next to mama until she says "ok" then I'll run ahead and sniff and hunt for voles until she calls me again. Isn't that how God is with us? How often he simply lets us "heal" with Him right there beside us. We can simply wait on Him until He tells us we're "OK" and we can run off to keep doing what we were made to do. God is so gracious to us.

I needed to go grocery shopping this morning, and I had a wonderful companion to go with me, My beautiful daughter. Most of the time she would rather stay home than be forced to grocery shop with me but today was her idea to go. It was absolute enjoyment to have her help me pick out the produce, check off my grocery list and bag the groceries. Yes, it may be a simple thing to many but the time I have with her is short, therefore, I want to enjoy days like today. Next week she will start the 8th grade. Before long it will be high school and then college. I can't stop time but I can relish every moment I have.

As I enjoyed my morning with my daughter, my husband was home enjoying time with his son. Having Carlos at home now has taken a new meaning to family time. All day is family time. Morning coffee, walking while he runs, rebuilding the chicken coup, riding the dirtbikes, running the kids around. They have all turned in to family time. If only it would last forever.

I know, I know, I sound so sentimental tonight. Maybe I am. I've enjoyed another day that God has allowed me to spend with three wonderful people. I never want to take for granted the blessings He has sent my way. Tomorrow will be a different day. The kids may want to be with friends, Carlos could be sent away. Even my dogs could pass on. But I have today, and I only wish I could slow it down, if only for a little while.