I drove home from church this morning, with my sunroof opened to the soft spring breeze and the clear blue skies. Lots to think about.
Maybe today should be the day.
There’s been a tragedy in our community this weekend. A friend lost her husband and the father of her children, while he was on duty as a police sergeant, caught in the line of fire. He gave his life while protecting ours. It’s senseless. Unfair. Dare I say it? Infuriating.
My brain can’t seem to calm the flurry of activity in my head, while my heart is out of commission, completely numb and unable to feel.
Is today the day?
Well, as far as I know, the answer is yes. In the midst of attempting to understand, I’ve come to this conclusion: I can no longer afford to put off to tomorrow things that I can do today. Tomorrow may never arrive, which would lead to unbearable grief and regret.
So, I have decided. Today may be the day for:
rocking the baby while she naps, rather than folding laundry.
reading one more favorite book at bed time.
lingering over a kiss a bit longer.
strolling at the park, while my favorite ones blow bubbles; postponing the yard work.
holding hands.
soaking in the moments of laughter and giggles, and sealing them away in my heart’s memory.
planning a romantic getaway.
baking their favorite chocolate chip cookies and indulging in more than one.
piling in the bed, pj clad, snuggling under the covers just because.
driving with the tunes turned up loud, windows down, sun roof open, singing at the top of our lungs.
saying words of affection, those things I mean to say but often forget.
Today is the day for loving, for living; not taking the smallest moment for granted. Each day of this life with my loved ones is a gift from the Heavenly Father.
Thank you Lord, for the precious ones in my home, Emily, Isaac, Mackenzie, and for Michael, the love of my life. Help me to live a more grateful life, enjoying it all – every tidbit with them. Please remind me to make each day ‘the day’. amen.
“whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.” James 4:14
“Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand… and melting like a snowflake. Let us use it before it is too late.”
Marie Beyon Ray
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