The other day I was watching my grandson play with his toys happy as can be. The concentration as he tried to manipulate the toys to do what they were supposed to do and the great smile when he accomplished it brought pure joy to my heart. When he got bored he would just move on to the next thing that made him happy. When he got tired he asked for ups and a cuddle. Totally content with the moment not stressing out about the next thing that had to happen. As long as he had who he loved right close he felt safe and was very happy. Now someone could possibly say but he is a baby of course he is content he doesn't need to worry about anything. But..........
Last night a storm came into our area late at night. The winds were strong and blowing lots of things around, lightning was flashing and a huge and I mean huge clap of thunder happened. It startled all of us. My son came running upstairs to see what had happened because the sound was a little muffled for him and he thought a tree had come down. As soon as he knew all was well he went back to bed safe as sound knowing that his parents were watching out for him.
My daughter was a little more scared so I crawled into bed with her and cuddled her until she fell asleep. All she needed was a little more reassuring from me and all was well in her little world. Again someone could say kids they don't need to worry its their parents responsibility to make sure all is well.
Its funny how we as people are constantly worrying about tomorrow, fretting about the unknown, sometimes making problems up in our head before they even happen. Instead of enjoying life as a child we miss out on the joys that everyday life brings us. Sure we enjoy the get togethers, the parties, the vacations but what about everyday life? We are so busy trying to make a living, making all the kids activities, running here and there that we begin to exist just get through one more day is our motto. One day we wake up and realize that our kids are grown, we are getting older, that we physically hurt, our health begins to fail. Where has time gone. I know this first hand because I was and still struggle not to be one of the robots of life. I am 47 years old and half of my life is over. Four of my kids are grown the other two will be sooner than I want them to be. This morning I woke up and have decided no more. From now on I am going to enjoy my life to the absolute fullest. Even if it is a day of house chores which believe me is not my favorite thing to do. I plan on stopping throughout my day and breathe and go and take a few moments to actually enjoy my life. Everything I do I plan on doing with a happy heart and a smile on my face. I know this won't be easy but its like any habit keep at it until it becomes who you are. I want my kids to remember me as a happy go lucky person not a busy stressed out mom who never really enjoyed life just did it because I had to.
Now some may say this is easier said than done. We as adults have no one to take care of us. But really we do. We have a great father in heaven who says lean on me. He doesn't promise all flowers and butterflies but he says he will never forsake us. So I am going to bring this whole idea of mine to him and ask then rest in his comfort. May everyone who reads this may be blessed and go and enjoy the life God has given us to the fullest.