Saturday, August 8, 2009
Moments
As I sit here staring at the blank page wondering what exciting news I have to share from the East Coast what jumped to mind instead was how everyone is always saying the summer flies by. Usually I agree thinking that summer is never long enough but today I decide to take a more positive appoach and look back at the moments instead of the months.
Yes, it has been an unusually wet and cool summer but it really hasn't affected how many awesome moments I've had.
Every day at work where the job is hot and demanding I have the opportunity to go outside for my breaks and overlook the view of the river with the occasional eagle soaring above me and the fresh breeze a welcomed relief to cool me down. It's always a great moment.
Every day without fail when I return from work my dog Maddie is so overcome with joy at my return, so excited to see me that she can't wait for me to sit on the deck and put my feet up so she can jump in my lap and try to lick my ears and face as many times as possible. Always a great moment.
After every rain it's amazing to see the extreme greens everywhere from the trees to the grass glistening and the smell of freshness in the air that it leaves behind when the sun finally shines through.
Moments like walking on the beach, playing games, or taking long scenic drives with family members that I don't see often enough now, nor did I when I lived within an hours drive of them. The moments are like a million tiny snapshots in my memory to pull out and cherish anytime I think the days are slipping by too fast.
Even in those dark and despairing moments when my heart has been breaking and there are no words to speak that will diminish the hurt, something will happen in a moment to lift the burden and despite myself I find that the good and beautiful things in life are still with me to help me through.
I've had a great time the past few months travelling around, seeing beautiful places and spending time with family and friends which I am truly grateful for but most of all I feel blessed that my spirit is nurtured daily with all the moments I have experienced. When I think in moments rather than months it doesn't seem that time has flown by at all.
Yes, it has been an unusually wet and cool summer but it really hasn't affected how many awesome moments I've had.
Every day at work where the job is hot and demanding I have the opportunity to go outside for my breaks and overlook the view of the river with the occasional eagle soaring above me and the fresh breeze a welcomed relief to cool me down. It's always a great moment.
Every day without fail when I return from work my dog Maddie is so overcome with joy at my return, so excited to see me that she can't wait for me to sit on the deck and put my feet up so she can jump in my lap and try to lick my ears and face as many times as possible. Always a great moment.
After every rain it's amazing to see the extreme greens everywhere from the trees to the grass glistening and the smell of freshness in the air that it leaves behind when the sun finally shines through.
Moments like walking on the beach, playing games, or taking long scenic drives with family members that I don't see often enough now, nor did I when I lived within an hours drive of them. The moments are like a million tiny snapshots in my memory to pull out and cherish anytime I think the days are slipping by too fast.
Even in those dark and despairing moments when my heart has been breaking and there are no words to speak that will diminish the hurt, something will happen in a moment to lift the burden and despite myself I find that the good and beautiful things in life are still with me to help me through.
I've had a great time the past few months travelling around, seeing beautiful places and spending time with family and friends which I am truly grateful for but most of all I feel blessed that my spirit is nurtured daily with all the moments I have experienced. When I think in moments rather than months it doesn't seem that time has flown by at all.
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