Friday, July 27, 2012

Small Moments


This Summer, I'm trying to treasure all those small moments, the ones that seem insignificant at the time but somehow become indelibly marked in our memories. Like a traffic jam on a bridge that just happens to be over a river sparkling with the evening sun.

Soon, I will have a different life. I'll take on a new title, have a new "job," and possibly start to question my entire existence. Perhaps then the small moments will be the most important- a look into my daughter's eyes, a 2 am wake up call, a chat with a friend, a moment spent together as a new family.

I read an article recently about "wasted" time- how so many times we force ourselves to stay busy and productive every moment of the day, and view any down-time as wasted time. I felt challenged to rethink my idea of what constitutes productivity. How often do I look back and remember the moments I was trying too hard, doing too much, multi-tasking? No, instead, it's the times I find myself stuck with nothing to do, wavering on the edge of frustration, realizing instead that there's beauty to be found in that moment.

I hope that you find time to "waste" this Summer- maybe for you it's taking a moment to dip your toes in the lake, to sip an extra cup of coffee and watch the sunrise, to marvel at a newborn's tiny, precious toes. I pray those moments will be abundant, and that the memories made from them will be with you forever.

5 comments:

  1. Have your read 1000 Gifts by Ann Voskamp? I haven't but from what I understand, her idea is much like you posted above. Seeing the moments in life as gifts from God and counting them.

    It is great that you recognize, "Soon, I will have a different life. I'll take on a new title, have a new "job," and possibly start to question my entire existence." Becoming a parent is so LIFE CHANGING and it is hard in so many ways. It is also wonderful and the intense love you will feel is like nothing you have experienced, even with Josh. At least, that was my experience. It is great that you have perspective.

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    1. I haven't read that, but it sounds amazing! Thanks, I'm trying to keep an open mind about parenthood. It's easy to focus on all the fun stuff (cute dresses, baby kisses, chubby legs), and forget that parenting is also a huge responsibility! I figure if I assume from the get-go that it will be life-altering and very hard, then I can only be pleasantly surprised from there!

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  2. Beautifully written. Those small moments are worth treasuring, but they so often are lost in the chaos of a busy life.

    I pray you'll continue to enjoy these last few moments before your sweet girl arrives. I'm praying for a safe delivery!

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    1. Thanks Ashley! I truly appreciate your prayers. =)

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  3. Hi my friend...been thinking of you. Guess what? (I'm pregnant too) I'm only 7 weeks so I'm not telling very many people, but since you are too and we are kindred spirits I had to tell you! Plus I miss you! I can't wait til your sweet daughter gets here...it's hard at first but once the baby starts cooing and looking into your eyes, you pretty much melt! You will be a great mama!

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