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All day Saturday, I found myself staring at Pookah.

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I was thinking about the days when I am so frustrated with him and everything that he does that I just want to throw up my hands and run screaming from the room.  I was thinking about how I sometimes raise my voice. How I sometimes lack patience. How sometimes, I’m just ready for nap time or bedtime or even for him just to go to school. Just so I can get some peace.

And then I think of the parents of the children in Connecticut and I am overwhelmed with guilt. Those parents won’t get to be frustrated with their child anymore. They won’t get to yell about their child tracking mud in on their white carpets. They won’t get to laugh at their child’s antics. They won’t get to marvel over whatever class project their child brings home from school.  They won’t get to snuggle and listen to stories of how their day went right before bed,

Ever again.

These are things that I have been taking for granted. And that stops now.

I will enjoy every minute of life and take nothing for granted. Because Friday reminded me that nothing is promised.  NOTHING.  SO I need to enjoy and cherish this blessing of a child.

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Please make sure you do the same.

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Brainy Pint Sizer

Wednesday 30th of January 2013

I love this. And, for what it's worth, when you become a parent, the kid doesn't pop out or come from foster care or adoption agency with a manual. We should all do our best as parents, god parents, aunts, uncles, and the "village".

Mimi

Tuesday 18th of December 2012

Well said. I think we too often take those precious moments for granted when indeed some people can't have children or theirs have been taken away too soon. We are truly blessed.

BossyGirl

Monday 17th of December 2012

I did the same thing. Sigh.. I literally go to bed and wake up thinking about how terrified those kids must of been. As a teacher how I would of protected my grown ass students without a doubt.. It's just sad.. Really sad. I let the kids run wild all weekend...

Cam | Bibs & Baubles

Monday 17th of December 2012

Amen and Amen. Life has truly been put into perspective.

Carolyn

Monday 17th of December 2012

You are SO right! Beautifully said and beautiful images too :)