The Sanctity of Life

Today I am reminded of how blessed I am.  I have a wonderful husband, family, and friends.  I am humbled by how much I am loved.  It’s this easy ebb and flow of life that we sometimes take for granted.  But if it were gone I know I would surely miss it.  Life still has it’s hardships, but knowing there is a God and that he has it all in control certainly eases up on me to have it all together.  The simple things in life are what I have gained the most from and this weekend my eyes were opened up to it.  It was as if I was able to view my life from the sidelines.  Watching the plays being called and seeing them played out before my eyes.  The simple things...

Pure joy when I gave my niece a journal and watched her dance around with it carefully encased in her embrace.  A knowing glance and smile exchanged with my husband, when I know he can read exactly what I am thinking.  Hanging with my sister at the library, saying everything and yet nothing and loving every minute of it.  Having lunch with a friend and knowing that we can pick up from the last time we left off...no matter where/when the last time was.  In the morning when all is quiet and my red lab wants to snuggle, curl up in a ball and lay his head on my thigh.    

I think it’s important to know that life happens in the seemingly inconsequential things that happen around us, all the time.  In a look, a touch, a shared secret, in love, faith, friendships.  When your eyes are wide open, you can catch many of these moments.  These tiny moments make up our lives.