Moments That Give You Pause

 

There are things in life that make you give a pause. A moment that really makes you stop what you are doing and think about how you are actually effecting someone else. It doesn't happen every day.  These moments for me happen very seldom.  As I get older these moments are starting to happen more frequently.  Maybe that is because I am starting to pay attention to the details instead of taking things for granted.  

As I get older I have really been thinking about my legacy that I am leaving behind.  What will my children say about me when I am gone.  I know that day is coming.  Hopefully it will be a long time from now.  All our days are numbered.  I can tell you this that my outlook on life is much different than it was even 5 years ago.  What is your legacy? What will your children say about you?  Were you fun to live with?  Are you there when your children need you most?  I wish I would have started much earlier giving this much thought.  Those who are closest to me know my short comings.  You don't know how bad you really are until you try to change.

This defining moment happened this morning and I just had to share with you. 

I can't tell you how sweet it is to have these little boys who come in to your home who are so distant and flinch at any kind of affection and 8 days later when they see you they try to snuggle up as close as they possibly can get with you on the couch. As I sit there they rub their little hands over my hands over and over again. They stare at me and press into me. Then Little D (4 years old) whispers in my ear "Your the best mommy in the whole world!" It brings tears to my eyes. And you ask me why I do what I do? That is payment enough!

I hope you also will pay attention to the "little" things that are actually "huge" to a little one.  

Blessings,