Precious Moments

I must be the biggest blogging slacker in the world. I know I've left you all hanging for nearly two months, but I have a good explanation. I'll share it with you on another day...it's lengthy.

There are some moments in your life that just can't be expressed into words. If one was to ask, "What might one of these moments be?", you may think back to the birth of a child, your wedding day, etc. Those are all wonderful moments but I submit to you that the most precious moments of our lives may not be monumental milestones but simple stops along the way. Case in point...we went to the Laser Show at Stone Mountain last night. It was great! We met Irwin's family there and had a huge picnic. Everyone had a ball. The funniest part of the night was Brooks twirlling his glo-necklace around and doing his best imitation of a tribal dance on speed. Hilarous! He partied like a Rock Star, as is his usual custom. So when darkness fell and the Laser Show began, he was pooped. He climbed up in my lap and settled in. He was exhausted but he sat in my lap and watched the whole thing. When the fireworks started, it scared him and he turned to me and said, "Home, Mamma, Home". I pulled him tighter and told him it would be ok and he accepted that and enjoyed the rest of the show. The precious moment for me was two-fold. First, I got to hold this non-stop, terribly terrific two year old in my lap and cuddle with him. Second, I realized that "Home" to him meant "Safe" and that at least for now as long as Mommy says it will be ok, he trusts in that. What a wonderful power. It is by this same power that I can kiss boo-boos and they no longer hurt anymore. God has granted me such a privilage. The Laser Show offered me the opportunity to stop...that's it...to stop. To be still and enjoy the moment. To be still and appreciate my gifts. To be still and know that He is God. I am trying to learn to be still. More on that to come.