much like i do everyday, but something peeked out at me this day. he has indeed grown, alot since last i looked. sure, i've noticed his height, weight, face and vocabulary have changed, but it was like a spiritual 3d for me. i'm not sure i can do it justice with words, but my eyes pricked and i suddenly became aware of the beating of my heart, erratic. even now as i type, i can feel the remnants of the all too powerful significance of what i saw today, felt rather. he will never have yesterday again, and he will experience tomorrow soon...but that moment, we were that moment.
i realize (bitterly and realistically) that i will not appreciate every moment, i will not always get the opportunity to crawl out and look in at life ..as i did today. i truly have been blessed with aw-inspiring children, we all have. aren't they jewels? i know our Father in Heaven has placed these amazing creatures in our lives for purposes we will never fully grasp -but oh, i feel it. i grow from it. i need it.
7 comments:
Beautiful!
Isn't it amazing to have moments like that?
You are such a great writer and capture the essence of it perfectly.
When I think about these children, I am quick to remember that the world is good!
Thanks for sharing!
That's so beautiful Coty. I know what you are talking about - I had a similar experience (maybe not as powerful) last night as I looked at Samuel. Amazing to watch our children grow right before our eyes. I love your outlook on life...it's amazing.
How true. As mothers, well at least for me, I think we are always looking into the future-what is for dinner, about how to afford birthday/Christmas, how they will do in school, how to get them on a mission, who will they marry...etc....but the most precious moments are just that, moments-that we need to seize. Thanks for the reminder!
that's why i love you coty. you remind me to enjoy every moment with my kids because those moments won't ever happen again. i still miss leif's curly hair -- time's change and before you know it you'll have an 8th grader --
What a beautiful post. You are such a poetic and talented writer Coty! I also love your taste in music! Your boys sure are cute and are so lucky to have such neat, dynamic parents. :-) I love the video below. What a cute dad!
They really are wonderful little creatures, aren't they? We moms are so very lucky to get to watch their little personalities and spirits unfold right before our very eyes. Thanks for reminding me of it.
Post a Comment