When are you happiest?
We walked down to our neighbor’s home to feed the birds. She stared at my boys. “I blinked and they were gone,” she said about her own.
And we all say that, only hers were gone; both died of cancer.
And I realized happiness isn’t made up of goals; those just give us context for our life.
But staying engaged when you are happy. And trying to forget the rest.
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I will try to enjoy each moment with my son today!
Thank you for stopping by my blog. And thank you for this entry. I had a small realization yesterday when I spent the day outside with my family. This brought it home. Yesterday was where I am the happiest. I posted about it on my blog if you want to read it.
Oh my I really think I will stop using that phrase, or alter it, That is so sad.
I was happiest when we were all sitting together at the dinner table. Which happened most nights until they got to High School. Now it’s just my husband and I – even though two of them still have rooms here.
That is one of my most dreaded fears…to lose a child, let alone two…I am most happy when I am with family, and we are all laughing and enjoying our time together!! Thanks for the reminder.
Even though I don’t have kids, I am really scared of losing one when it comes that time. Thanks for the reality check.
Oh I cannot imagine the ache of losing a child. What an inspirational post, though.
So, so true. I make it a point to remember every day just how truly blessed I am to have my family. I wouldn’t give anything for the laughs, the messes, the tears, all of it.
You just never know how much time is promised to you or your loved ones. I’m happiest when my hubby and I cuddle in our bed with the girls watching cartoons.
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God Bless You ~Ron
What a great reminder to all of us. Life gets so busy but we need to make sure we are enjoying it and living every minute to the fullest.
Wow, that is a great reminder. Bless your neighbor!
I have lost one child, way too young, and it is the absolute worst thing in the world. Your post is awesome, it is sad, but true. I think as parents we get too caught up in our day to day lives and sometimes are kids can feel like a “burden.” We need to sit back and realize how fortunate we are to be able to go through these years with them because they are short and we will never get them back.
I still tell people I have 3 children, most of the time no one asks, but some do and I have to reply, 2 living. It makes me cry every time and I don’t think I will ever be able to talk about my littl Brayden without tearing up.