Ever notice things seem sweeter when short lived? As I prepare to uproot and move West, I'm noticing things with a deeper appreciation.
For example, the new growth on the plants in my landscaping. Last spring we (finally - can I hear an amen?!) finished this project. For what seemed like an eternity, our yard was incomplete, and that for many reasons (you won't be reading about them here). This spring, the new growth seems especially precious, in part because there's something growing in the garden, but really because I know I will not have the privilege of watching these plants grow to their full potential - at all - any more - ever again.
Certainly, family and friends have far greater meaning to me than plants. How grateful I am that the sadness that accompanies a move does not mean the end. While it does change things, it is not over.
Could it be that much of our lives are spent in neglect of the preciousness we fail to embrace in the goodness of life? Are we so busy living that we fail to really live at all? I never thought so, but I am coming to find out otherwise.
Thank you Lord for your many wonderful blessings. Help me walk forward with a grateful heart!
5 comments:
Well said. I can't help but agree with you.
I like it. This is so you. I to regret my neglect, and hope it is never seen as something done on purpose.
Awesome! I thought you would probably start blogging. I am SO impressed!! Please know that you will be in our prayers daily. We will miss you greatly!
I'm waiting for more...keep on going.
Love your thoughts, Tracy... so glad to be able to read them now!
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