For once, I am not going to blog about something crafty. We had a good family friend pass away this week and I started really thinking about my own family. How lucky and blessed my husband and are every day. I have been spending the evening going back through some of the baby pictures and it just makes me so filled with joy that I have this wonderful family.
I think sometimes I get caught up in the material things I don't really need.
Or really want, but I think I do at the time.
It makes me realize that God really does give us what we need even if we don't think so. And as a mother, I need to stop more and enjoy where I am in life. It goes fast. I can hardly tell sometimes which picture belongs to who...I mean none of them even really look like their baby photos any more.
People tell me to "Enjoy it now while they are young, while it's easy." and when they say that, all I can think is.. it gets harder????
!!!AAAAHH! Especially when there are days I feel so overwhelmed already.
But it's all relative, isn't it? To remember to stop and look where we are and to smell the roses while it's still spring.
For Jeri P. 1943 -2008
Awww...what cute pics. Sorry to hear about your friend's passing. Your babies are so beautiful, it's so good you appreciate them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post. Couldn't be more true. Everything else is just fluff and puff...FAMILY is where it really counts. I'm very sorry to hear about the passing of your friend.
ReplyDeletethanks for your kind comment about my 'elegant pumpkin patch'. Speaking of family...I just posted another 'Wednesdays with my Mom'. She counts more than my pumpkin patch. : )
So sorry to hear of your loss. May your memories of her get you through times like this.
ReplyDeleteYour family is precious and God does take care of us all the time, even when we "forget." Great post and great reminder for all of us.
Jillian
Jen - we are in such a similar place in life. I could have written this post myself, although this is even better because i always need reminders like this. it seems so hard when you have little ones, but sometimes we need that reminder to stop and take in the little moments, trying to burn these images into our memory. I too am sorry about your friend. I'm glad you are using this week to recognize what's really important. Gotta love that family.
ReplyDeleteSometimes when someone passes-- you just have to focus on where they passed to and then it makes it a little easier to bare. Even with this saddness you managed to find the silver lining and write an uplifting blog entry.... you rock~
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about your loss. And I definitely can relate to the need to slow down and enjoy our children's babyhood, toddlerhood, etc. I can't imagine it getting harder but I guess each stage has it's own challenges...I have to hope some areas get easier. Don't they?
ReplyDeleteI'm so very sorry about your friend. :-(
ReplyDeleteYour baby's photos are darling, and would make anyone smile. :-)
So true and a wonderful reminder. May God's grace cover over the family of your friend.
ReplyDeleteKrista
Thank you for the nice post. I'm sure sorry about your friend.
ReplyDeleteThe Texas Woman
Good for you Jen. I am sorry about the loss. THings like that tend to put things into perspective.
ReplyDeleteThe photos are just adorable!
I'm so sorry about your friend. Your post is such a great reminder about perspective. Your baby is just precious. :)
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your friends passing...may time heal your pain and keep your memories still alive.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great reminder to me...to take in these moments... they go so fast! You look at your child as a baby and the next time you turn around they are 9 years old! Sometimes the daily routine and responsibilities make you forget what is really important!
-Sandy Toes
Hi Jen,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post...and right now my little grandson is calling me to come play checkers with him!
Your post is a beautiful reminder of what is important in life!
Beautiful baby by the way!
Diane
I'm sorry for your loss, Jen.
ReplyDeleteYour baby is so gorgeous :) It does put it all in perspective.
Take good care,
Bella
So sorry for your loss, and thank you for the post. You're right, so often we forget about what is important in our lives, and we just need to sit back and reflect on it all. Your baby is precious... and your friends are right, enjoy what you have now. It gets much harder, but take it in stride. Just remember, you were their age once.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. Things like that really do make you reflect on your own life and blessings. And I can honestly say that it does get harder, but it's hard in a different way than babies and toddlers. Enjoy these times that you have now. Those baby pictures are awfully sweet!
ReplyDeleteI am loving that pink wig photo. You're so lucky to have these fun and happy memories frozen in time to treasure.
ReplyDeleteBest thoughts and wishes to Jeri's loved ones.
Beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteSweet pictures.
You are so right, take the time... make the time!
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. It really does make you take stock of the wonders in life. Thanks for the beautiful post.
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