I heard the buzz in the blogosphere about focusing on one word for the new year. No resolutions, no lists or promises to make, just one word to focus on for the year.
I immediately chose the word “intention.”
I wanted to focus on the moments in my life that I take for granted. And it turned out to be a great focus for the year.
I have caught those moments throughout the year sitting with my little one pushed right up against me on the sofa watching a movie, and then sitting with him in the hospital through his pain during his worst bleed ever. I most especially enjoyed the times I would drive back from Albuquerque with my oldest son and we were giggling and being silly as he kept me company, and watching him grow and tower over me. And being there for my dear husband as he struggled with issues in the church and most importantly, as he is grieving the loss of his mother.
I am continuing to learn to “stop and smell the roses.” It is something that I have to work on daily. It’s all too easy to speed through our lives. We have to remember to stop and savor the little things. Those are the gems in our lives that we often miss and take for granted.
Every moment we have is a gift from God…so let’s make the most of our moments.
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. a clean bathroom
2. an impromptu soak at the hot springs
3. remote controls
4. three prong adapters
5. warm sweaters
