BLINK!

I must first say that I participated in the Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer this morning and had a blast! It was easy compared to last year- this year I signed up as a Sunday only walker meaning that I skipped (yes, I am a wimp) yesterday's 20 miles and opted for today's 10 miles only. Weather was awesome- a cool 60ish when we started. But last night....

Last night was one of those nights that I wish I could freeze in time. Nothing earth shattering, but a most precious time here on the farm. We made pizza and ate on the front porch. After dinner we were trying to decide what to do as a family when I had the greatest idea...let's have our first outside fire of the season. The temperature was crisp- perfect. Of course, I wasn't planning for this most exciting event so wasn't prepared with one essential. Marshmellows! So with hot chocolate (green tea for the oldest 2) in hand, we headed out to a wonderful fire made by my guy. We just sat there.....and sat there....and sat. Talking and spending some much needed quality down time together. We told stories- very funny stories made up by my kiddos. One of those moments that I wish I could save forever- BLINK.

Kind of like the moment the other night when my 2 youngest asked to pitch the tent and sleep in the backyard. While I lay there reading them the latest bedtime story, I remember how blessed I am- BLINK.

Like watching the face of my middle one when she finally figured out how to walk on stilts. She is determined, I must say. This child LOVES everything (well, most everything) about life and faces everyday with such joy! She is now up to over 90 steps on the stilts without falling and has a smile on her face the entire time- BLINK.

Then there was the other day when our youngest fell. Our oldest daughter, without skipping a beat, scooped her up to comfort her- just as a mother would- BLINK.

I wish I could freeze all these moments. I BLINK and take pictures in my mind hoping to save them forever. My girls are growing up right before my eyes. I don't like it but it's something I can't prevent. So, I will love every moment that God has given me with them. I want them to be strong women who love the Lord. I want them to be good mothers. As much as I want them to stay little and be with me forever, I also want them to succeed in all they do and know that I am proud of whatever they decide.

Society places such importance on wealth and things. I try so hard to instill in my girls that these things don't last and absolutely don't buy happiness. I want them to love who they are and for people to be able to see the Lord through them. That's my prayer.

Remember to BLINK and freeze those moments...
In Him,
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