Time Out!

 

It's Wednesday, and I'm smack in the middle of a "to-do" list that feels overwhelming at moments.

There's revivals this week, with early evening practices for special music,

food to be prepared for guests on Sunday,

and I am scheduled to work the rest of the week.

My husband needs me to help him prepare for a meeting he is hosting,

and of course, there's the house to clean!

 

 

But I also have a daughter who is growing up all too quickly,

and I want to savor every stage of her life!

It would be a tragedy to look back and wish that I had cuddled her more,

took more time to read her favorite books,

or just sit and play with her.

 

When I opened the door, the glory of a perfect fall day beckoned to me.

I couldn't stay inside,

when cloudless indigo skies, balmy breezes and colorful trees called my name!

I thought of the park,

and I thought of my list of work to be done.

 

I made an important decision:

 the work can wait!

I have a precious little girl who loves to swing,

and moments like these won't last forever.

So I packed her up and off to the park we went!

 It was totally worth it,

to see the delight in her eyes and the joy in her face!

I treasured every minute,

and thanked God for nudging me to take time.

 

The thing is,

He knew just how much this little girl's mommy needed it too!

 

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Take time, my sweet friends.

This moment won't last forever!